Originally Posted by
clareprop
Not specifically regarding this issue but I would remind that a criminal trial requires a jury to convict or acquit on the basis of beyond reasonable doubt. That is a very high bar for the prosecution to overcome. A civil trial (or lawsuit) on the other hand, requires a verdict on the balance of probability - a very different proposition.
Actually Clare, as one who has recently been pinged for jury service I can tell you that it is no longer "beyond reasonable doubt" but simply "sure". There was some discussion over the precise meaning of that. Whatever the wording, the jury has spoken and he is not guilty. As you say, it might be a different outcome in a civil court.
Mog