What are some examples in modern society of prosecution based only on suspicion with no evidence?
Either that or persecution. I’m trying to compare it to the Salem witch trials in the 17th century when many people were accused by children as witches and were hung as a result. Any ideas of prosecution/persecution in modern society based only on suspicion? Could be anything from from recent 100 yrs or so.
Thanks in advance. Will give 10 points.
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Look at what happened to Pam Smart in N.H.
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Something within the last half century you might want to research is the McCarthy era of the 1950’s when people were only accused of being Communists in the USA.
Preponderance of evidence and evidentiary rulings were completely ignored. It was a modern day Salem witch hunt with people going to prison for simply being accused and “facts” were presented that fit the charge.
Best of luck and I hope this is useful