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What is circumstantial evidence

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Circumstantial evidence is evidence that when taken as a group seems to point at a conclusion but none of it has an actual proof included. Like in solving a crime this would mean it would not include DNA or fingerprint evidence. It might include witness statements and other things that point at a suspect but do not absolutely prove it.

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Circumstantial evidence is evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact—like a fingerprint at the scene of a crime. By contrast, direct evidence supports the truth of an assertion directly—i.e., without need for any additional evidence or inference.
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