Manafort Jury Asks for Clarification on 'Reasonable Doubt'

The video discusses the concept of reasonable doubt in criminal trials, emphasizing that it is the standard the government must meet to prove guilt. It highlights the challenges jurors face in the Paul Manafort trial, particularly in associating evidence with specific counts. The video also explores the potential outcomes of the trial and their implications for the broader Mueller investigation, noting the political pressure surrounding it.

What is the standard that the government must meet to prove guilt in a criminal trial?

• Beyond all possible doubt

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Beyond any doubt

• Beyond a shadow of a doubt

What did the jury request from the judge regarding the evidence in the Manafort trial?

• To link documents to specific counts

• To summarize the evidence

• To provide a verdict

• To dismiss some evidence

How did the judge respond to the jury's request for help with the evidence?

• He postponed the trial

• He denied the request

• He asked the prosecution to assist

• He agreed to help

What might happen if the Manafort trial ends in a conviction?

• It could vindicate Robert Mueller

• It could end the investigation

• It could result in a presidential pardon

• It could lead to a retrial

What has the President called the Mueller investigation?

• A fair trial

• A witch hunt

• A political strategy

• A necessary inquiry