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Old 9th September 2018, 05:48 PM   #396
Elagabalus
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Originally Posted by Cavemonster View Post
Self defense is an affirmative defense. The burden of proof is on the accused to show it.

Presumption of innocence is not a presumption that any claim by a defendant is true until proven otherwise.

I guess we'll all have to wait and see as the details come to light. Just like always.
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