so if you see a dude steal a car. Cops come and as a result you end up giving a sworn testimony to the DA via affidavit that you saw the thief perpetrate the crime.
That is a determination.
Under penalty of perjury you've testified that what you wrote/spoke is truthful.
Now, don't be pedantic with your definitions. The word allegedly use d by the BB reporter takes away from the FACT there is sworn testimony to the FACT crimes and fraud were committed. that is not alleging anything. That is giving lawful, bound testimony to crimes being committed. nothing alleged about it. BIG difference dude
Until there is a conviction, it remains alleged, even if the person alleging it swears it's true. That's just how evidence works. That's why affidavits like this are considered circumstantial and hearsay. They are evidence of a person's belief that something happened, not evidence that it definitely did.
so if you see a dude steal a car. Cops come and as a result you end up giving a sworn testimony to the DA via affidavit that you saw the thief perpetrate the crime.
That is a determination.
Under penalty of perjury you've testified that what you wrote/spoke is truthful.
Now, don't be pedantic with your definitions. The word allegedly use d by the BB reporter takes away from the FACT there is sworn testimony to the FACT crimes and fraud were committed. that is not alleging anything. That is giving lawful, bound testimony to crimes being committed. nothing alleged about it. BIG difference dude
Breitbart is one of the few friendly media outlets that we have.
We can find more important reasons that this to battle Breitbart.
It's mildly annoying - but let it go. They are an ally.
im not bangin on BB
missing my point
an allegation would be: "joe is a pedo"
sworn testimony that proves "joe is a pedo" is not allegation. it is FACT.
see the diff?
I wouldn't worry about the words too much. Things can be both allegations and facts at the same time and often are.
I get that you don't like the sound and the connotation of the word. I agree that BB could have used better language. It is annoying, agreed.
Until there is a conviction, it remains alleged, even if the person alleging it swears it's true. That's just how evidence works. That's why affidavits like this are considered circumstantial and hearsay. They are evidence of a person's belief that something happened, not evidence that it definitely did.