Let me let you in on a little secret: the presumption of innocence is a legal construct. In short, the presumption of innocence is a procedural protection to ensure fairness – not a moral imperative. But the presumption of innocence does not mean someone is factually blameless until proven otherwise. The presumption of innocence should not be used as an excuse to disregard common sense. And for all the talk of the presumption of innocence, that is precisely the practical implication of what has been suggested.

Source: CBC News January 30, 2018 09:00 UTC