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Kelly Hancock: “Acquittal doesn't mean innocent. It could mean, in their…”

Featuring: Kelly Hancock, Republican | State Senator, Texas, District 9

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Published | Video Starts at 04:25

And, you know, one of the things that I don't hear think you'll hear my colleagues say that voted opposite of what I did is talking about he's innocent. I mean, you may hear other things, but people need to understand Acquittal doesn't mean innocent. It could mean, in their opinion, insufficient evidence. It could mean reasonable doubt. There is a difference. And, of course, the fact that he's got legal battles in front of him. This situation's before the grand jury in San Antonio. (04:25–04:34)

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Asserts that acquittal in the impeachment trial does not equate to innocence.

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