Innocence is VERY SPECIFICALLY NOT WHAT COURTS declare. They only ever declare that there wasn't enough evidence presented to proof guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

[–] zephyreks@lemmy.ca 25 points 2 years ago (6 children)

The presumption of innocence is an internationally-recognized human right.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

In terms of punishment from the government, yes. The court of public opinion is another matter entirely. Civil court too.

[–] Derproid@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Do you think the people are not part of the government?

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

no, we are not part of the government. same reason the 1st amendment does not apply to private property. it protects speech from censorship from the government.

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