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"I thought in America it was the accused who was presumed innocent."

The issue under consideration is "probable cause." Different than a final determination of guilt, innocence in the TRIAL.

Seasoned criminals know to always plead "not guilty" especially when they are guilty.

Bryant clearly has skilled defense. Let the jury decide.

I don't think I'd call Bryant a seasoned criminal. He's spent too much time playing basketball at his young age to have gotten in too much trouble. This situation was a stupid thing on his part....and cruel to his wife.

But stupidity and being a bad spouse are not crimes, so I don't think he should go to trial just because he's been dumb. (And, yes, I'm assuming his innocence here. Having a girl in his room and having sex with her was dumb ... and a violation of God's law.)

I'm not sure about the trial and the jury. I wouldn't order the trial. I've seen enough to convince me that he shouldn't be convicted. I've got plenty of reasonable doubt.