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In this context presumption of innocence is different from presuming the crime did not happen. Presumption of innocence could be that even if you 100% sure corruption was pervasive you keep in mind that the people on trial might actually be innocent scapegoats.

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That's also something the sentence at the end of the trial may cover: "not having carried out the fact" versus "the fact has not occurred".

At this point, there is neither indication (nor a guilt sentence, either).

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