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Did Hillary Clinton come across as honest and credible in her recent email press conference?

I have never seen such a blatantly guilty-looking politician. Her eyes were looking down the whole press conference, suggesting deception to me and others. The specifics of her remarks have subsequently jibed poorly with the facts.

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LucyLutz

"blatantly guilty-looking politician"....I hope you never serve on a jury !!!

conceptualclarity · M

Jurors are indeed entitled to take into account the demeanor of the defendant in their overall assessment.

LucyLutz

Gee... I thought in America we based guilt or innocence on the weight of the evidence and sworn testimony. ( BTW , why do most court systems prohibit defendants from having to appear at trial in handcuffs and orange jumpsuits with the word "Prisoner" stenciled on their back ???)

conceptualclarity · M

There is an obvious difference between the prejudicial nature of handcuffs and jumpsuits--things over which the defendant has no control--and the defendant's own countenance. In every criminal trial jurors study the demeanor of the defendant. They regard doing that as part of their responsibility as jurors.

LucyLutz

You're absolutely FOS...!