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> No - but it still has to be demonstrated to be true beyond reasonable doubt.

"Beyond reasonable doubt" is the standard of evidence required in a criminal case. The standard of evidence required in a civil case is a "preponderance of the evidence". This standard is met if the proposition is more likely to be true than untrue (ie >50% chance).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burden_of_proof_(law)#Preponde...




Oh weird I thought this was a criminal case. Thanks!


Levandowski may indeed be facing criminal charges (separate from the civil case against Uber), hence his unwillingness to testify.




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