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Originally Posted by Dowly
Yes, you are correct. Bad choice of words. To avoid further confusion, this is what Mueller writes:
"At the same time, if we had confidence after a thorough investigation ofthe facts that the President clearly did not commit obstruction ofjustice, we would so state. Based on the facts and the applicable legal standards, we are unable to reach that judgment. Accordingly, while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him."
Not true. He did not indict because per DOJ guidelines a sitting president can't/should not be indicted.
Here's the relevant portion:
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Another reason he did not indict is there is a difference between 'not guilty' and 'innocent'. Declaring someone 'not guilty' means it could not be proven
beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime was committed.
Leave it too the circus of partisan politics though to gin up the reality TV drama and unreasonable doubt.