The Word ‘Exoneration’ Carries a Burden of Proof

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The Word ‘Exoneration’ Carries a Burden of Proof
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'Exoneration' used to mean unburdening, including relieving a ship of its cargo or a person of a mortgage, our columnist writes

When Attorney General William Barr released a four-page letter summarizing special counsel Robert Mueller’s hotly anticipated report, President Trump was quick to tweet that it offered “Complete and Total EXONERATION.”

The Mueller report, however, pointedly says that while it “does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him” of obstructing justice. Tuesday’s revelation that Mr. Mueller objected in writing to Mr. Barr’s summary has only clouded the issue further. When Mr. Barr appeared...

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