Yes you are correct about the presumption of innocence til proven guilty. However:
1. If an accountant prepares your taxes and you rely upon his expertise and the accountant attempted in good faith to comply with the law, you might have to pay back taxes and maybe even penalties, but no crime has been committed.
However, a former Attorney General of the United States has said that gross negligence in the handling of classified documents is a prosecutable crime, and don't you think Hillary was likely grossly negligent?
Did she have a finding from an Attorney other than herself that her use of a server outside of government control was a legitimate way to handle classified documents? It goes way beyond email!!!
Originally Posted by DSK
It is a crime if you meant to deceive the government. If the accountant used improper accounting techniques in the preparation of the tax return and you sign it, you are as guilty as the accountant. However, I am not accusing Trump of anything inappropriate.
I believe intent is the determining factor in Clinton's guilt or innocence. As Comey stated:
"Comey said the Justice Department shouldn’t prosecute Clinton because there isn’t enough evidence that she intentionally mishandled classified information. FBI investigators didn’t find vast quantities of exposed classified material, and they also did not turn up evidence that Clinton intended to be disloyal to the United States or that she intended to obstruct justice.
However, he called Clinton’s email setup "extremely careless.""
Comey is a man who prior to his decision was very well-regarded by both Republicans and Democrats. An ex-Republican who supported the Republican candidates that ran against Obama. The day he made his decision, which was not made by him alone, he instantly became a traitor to Americans and someone who was on the Clinton payroll.
If you are a Republican, you likely think Clinton is guilty of a crime worthy of prosecution. If you are a Democrat, you likely believe otherwise.