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clutterbox1830

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4. since this is a civil case, I do not think they label it the defendant as "guilty" if they lose

Reply to BigmanPigman (Original post)

Tue May 9, 2023, 01:18 AM

May 2023

correct me if I'm wrong.

This is a civil case, the judge or jury must believe that your case is stronger than the other side’s case ( a plaintiff and a defendant.)

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Do you think the jury will find tRump guilty of rape? [View all] BigmanPigman May 2023 OP

I'm guessing no. bamagal62 May 2023 #1

Not of rape, he is not in court for rape but for battery and defamation Bev54 May 2023 #2

Good point, I'll correct it. BigmanPigman May 2023 #3

since this is a civil case, I do not think they label it the defendant as "guilty" if they lose clutterbox1830 May 2023 #4

Responsible or NJCher May 2023 #5

Liable, not guilty, of defamation and assault. no_hypocrisy May 2023 #6

I would not guess what a jury might do. Chainfire May 2023 #7