Foreordained Testimony Quote by E.L. Doctorow
““By the rules of evidence in this trial the verdict is foreordained. If the testimony ... is admitted as competent, the conspiracy is proved. Because it would not be admitted except under the assumption that a conspiracy existed… Here ... a defendant can be found guilty of being brought to court as a defendant.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Daniel by E.L. Doctorow, 1971
The legal system can be manipulated so that evidence is only admitted if it assumes a conspiracy, guaranteeing a guilty verdict.
In simple terms: Legal manipulation ensures a predetermined outcome.
Beware of evidence that presumes guilt.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- criminal trial
- defense strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does presumption affect fairness?
- Can evidence be truly impartial?
If evidence is biased, truth may be obscured.