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qtplatypus on Feb 18, 2020 | parent | context | favorite | on: SEC proposes changes to “accredited investor” defi...

Because "obvious" might not rise to the level of "beyond reasonable doubt".

bsder on Feb 18, 2020 [–]

Monetary penalty cases generally are "preponderance of the evidence".

"Beyond reasonable doubt" is generally only when jail is involved.

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