The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #121965   Message #2668919
Posted By: Jeri
01-Jul-09 - 10:28 AM
Thread Name: BS: Michael Jackson INNOCENT?!!!
Subject: RE: BS: Michael Jackson INNOCENT?!!!
TtC, no it's not the same thing.

The prosecution can fail to prove someone is guilty, but the defense doesn't need to prove anything. 'Innocent' is something that needs to be proven only if someone is assumed to be guilty.

Wikipedia on acquittal