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Originally Posted by AGDee
But in the civil trial, they did find him to be "responsible", right?
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Yes, though "liable" would be the word.
But the standard of proof in a civil trial is "preponderance of the evidence" -- basically meaning "more likely than not" or, if you imagine the scales of justice, that the evidence against him tipped the scales, even if only so slightly. Not nearly as heavy a burden as "beyond a reasonable doubt."