This evidence can be used by investigators who are working to solve the crime and as proof in a court of law.

VOA: special.2010.05.05

Professor Yoshino explains. "Shakespeare calls this a problem of ocular proof, the idea that we need to see evidence before we believe in it -- and that,oftentimes, when metaphysical questions of guilt or innocence are difficult for us to answer, we have a tendency to reduce them to questions that pertain to physical evidence.

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This is evidence and proof that the Canadian Muslim community, rather than a community that should be seen as suspect, is in fact partners for peace and here is the proof of it.

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Edgett and his team conceded the images were only circumstantial evidence, not proof.

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"It is irresponsible to make such an allegation without solid proof and evidence, " he said.

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