Tag: presumption of innocence

  • Senate Democrats should re-sign with Bob Menendez

    Senate Democrats should re-sign with Bob Menendez

    US Senator Robert Menendez is entitled to the presumption of innocence but serving in public office demands a higher standard of conduct, Senator Bob Casey said on Tuesday. “While he is entitled to the presumption of innocence, serving in public office is a privilege that demands a higher standard of conduct,” he added. Menendez and…

  • The eve of his court appearance, what to know about the indictment of Trump

    The eve of his court appearance, what to know about the indictment of Trump

    Ex-US President Donald Trump’s lawyer Joe Tacopina has said the indictment against Trump will create a circus-like atmosphere at his arraignment and is inconsistent with his presumption of innocence. Trump, who has been charged with lying to Congress, has said that the case against him is unconstitutional. Tacopina added that Trump isn’t considering asking to…