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1.O.J. Simpson was found not guilty for the murders of his ex-wife and her friend in the criminal case but was found liable (at fault) in the civil case for the same event. The standards of proof are different for criminal and civil cases.

Explain the differences between the two standards of proof: “beyond a reasonable doubt” and “preponderance of the evidence”.
Explain why one standard is much higher than the other.
Be sure to use details and examples to explain your answer.

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Answer: HE was found not guilty

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