Not guilty
By dreamertink
@dfollin (25351)
United States
May 14, 2009 9:07am CST
I have wondered how if a person found not guilty of murder can be found guilty in a civil suit for wrongful death.For example,OJ Simpson was found not guilty for the murder of Ron Goldman.Yet,his family suited him for wrongful death and won.
I do not understand that.Can someone explain that to me.
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3 responses
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
18 May 09
I'm not sure either but you do have me thinking. I questioned this back when it happened. I think it has something to do with the jury. Still the evidence was strong enough that in a civil suit without a jury to decide the case...they won. The jury has to all agree. In a civil suit without a jury....the judge decides.....I think. I could be very wrong on this. Now I'm going to have to go and look this up.
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
18 May 09
I do not understand that either. I also do not understand why they cannot be charged later on if eventually found guilty either by whatever means.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
15 May 09
I have often wondered that myself. I don't understand either.
