defendant
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In law, legal standards of proof determine how convincing evidence must be before a judge or jury can rule in favor of a plaintiff or defendant.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
One relates to an alleged incident on Wednesday in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, where the defendant is accused of threatening the former Duke of York.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“By agreeing to this settlement, and waiving their right to appeal, Justin Baldoni and every individual defendant now face personal liability for abusing the legal system to silence and intimidate Ms. Lively,” the attorneys said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Prosecutors allege the defendant, a U.S. citizen, cooperated with Beijing to harass dissidents.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Supreme Court has long required that the prosecution disclose to the defendant anything that is exculpatory or that may be helpful to the defendant in impeaching a witness.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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