[rockrr]

So it's not the weight of the evidence but the seriousness of the crime? How very progressive of you.

[DiogenesLamp]

So it's not the weight of the evidence but the seriousness of the crime?

The weight of the evidence indicates Lincoln did indeed issue an arrest warrant for Taney. Lincolns own friend and bodyguard made the accusation, and based on the legal principle of "statement against interest", it should be accepted as accurate.