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		maximilianroos on July 21, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Glassdoor ordered to unmask former toy company emp... > A defendant is presumed innocent and needs to be proven guilty by a finder of fact. Libel is a civil matter. You're thinking of criminal cases where there is a notion of guilt & presumption of innocence.

IncRnd on July 21, 2022 [–]

True. While presumption of innocence doesn't strictly apply, as a practical matter the plaintiff still is required to show evidence.

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