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26 Post author: komponisto 03 October 2011 08:24PM

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Comment author: JoshuaZ 04 October 2011 12:41:09PM 0 points [-]

In this context, the new ruling was not just that there was insufficient evidence but (as I understand it) that she likely had not done it. I don't fully understand the distinction in the Italian system but in the American system at least appeals don't generally do that sort of thing.

Comment author: komponisto 04 October 2011 10:37:32PM 2 points [-]

In this context, the new ruling was not just that there was insufficient evidence but (as I understand it) that she likely had not done it.

This is being widely reported, but my own understanding is that this cannot actually be determined until the motivation document is published.

(Regarding the Kerchers, you will want to see this comment.)