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presumption of innocence
Coverage of presumption of innocence in the Nexus archive.
- Accused again, Pfleger says: 'The presumption of innocence does not exist for priests'
Rev. Michael Pfleger, a Chicago priest, has faced four accusations of past wrongdoing in recent years, all of which cleared him. He was recently suspended again following a new accusation, and he claims priests do not have the presumption of innocence.
- LA teachers union tries, fails to defend teachers accused of abuse
The LA teachers union, represented by Glenn Sacks, faces criticism for defending teachers accused of abuse. The article challenges the union's stance on presumption of innocence in cases of child sexual abuse within schools. The piece suggests the union's approach is inadequate in addressing ongoing abuse problems.