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2024-11-24 13:18:16 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
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News outlets use "allegedly" to indicate a claim that has not been proven true in a court of law, protecting them from potential defamation lawsuits by stating information as accusations, not fact. In criminal cases, the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty. https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/law-and-life/why-do-journalists-use-words-like-claimed-and-alleged/
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