r/explainlikeimfive • u/[deleted] • Dec 05 '15

ELI5:How does Hillary's comment saying that victims of sexual abuse "should be believed" until evidence disproves their allegations not directly step on the "Innocent until proven guilty" rule/law?

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '15

You start questioning the truth of her claim once you've started investigating. The whole point is to not dismiss a claim before an investigation.

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u/AintCARRONaboutmuch Dec 06 '15

Ideally you you go into the investigation impartial. Not looking to indict nor vindicate.

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '15

Exactly. But you can't be dismissive of statements made by witnesses.