This requires the government to carry the heavy burden of persuading the trier of fact that beyond a reasonable doubt that the elements of the crime are proved.

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"I think that the testimony will cause the trier of fact to question some of the central and primary themes the prosecution has offered, " said Simpson attorney Carl Douglas.

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To prevail in a civil case, the plaintiff need only persuade the trier of fact by a mere preponderance of evidence that the elements of the cause of action have been proved.

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