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The “American presumption of innocence” as framed by Davis requires testimony from the accuser that rises to a legal standard of clear and convincing evidence, in a quasi-criminal proceeding.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2024

The accusations have prompted a last-minute resumption of Mr Lehrmann's defamation case - likened to a quasi-criminal trial - just two days before the judgement was set to be delivered.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

“The allegations in this case resulted in the harshest sanction available at the University, will have lifelong ramifications for Mr. Doe, and are quasi-criminal in nature.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 25, 2015

"There can no longer be any doubt that Goodell acted with malice ... in making this quasi-criminal accusation against Vilma," the motion said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2012

The members of the Council who had conducted the previous examinations were directed to sit as a quasi-criminal Court.

From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)