This is horrifying. Ignoring evidence and ruining someone’s life just to make a point in a political race or for the self gratification of hurting someone is reckless at best, and should be criminal.

Considering how the system works, I don’t think it is acceptable for people to have to prove their innocence in that context. The state harmed them, it is the state that should make its case. And ideally impeach or sue officials for gross misconduct and breach of ethics.