https://www.usconstitution.net/constnot.html#innocent states that presumption of innocence comes “from English jurisprudence, and has been a part of that system for so long, that it is considered common law. The concept is embodied in several provisions of the Constitution, however, such as the right to remain silent and the right to a jury.”
On the other hand, pop culture (ie. #MeToo #ibelieveher #believewomen) and research surrounding proper treatment of possible assault survivors advise people to express belief to those who say they were assaulted. Not believing true survivors would obviously cause significantly more trauma. The following webpage from RAINN offers an example of this https://www.rainn.org/articles/tips-talking-survivors-sexual-assault.
It appears that American common law and precedent regarding presumptions of innocence and #MeToo culture are in conflict. Is there any way to reconcile these two conflicting forces?
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