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		oh_sigh on Oct 3, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: An Unprecedented Attack on Press Freedom Absolutely agree with the last statement, I was mostly thinking from a prosecutors perspective. Is there any other crime that can only be prosecuted by the criminal admitting what they did?

everly on Oct 3, 2020 [–]

Certain crimes have multiple degrees which hinge on intent which often can’t be proved without a confession.

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