Brady evidence
n.— «In a criminal context, the Governor is being denied what is called “Brady evidence”—evidence that could tend to prove he isn’t guilty. Since this is not yet the criminal trial, Fitzgerald doesn’t have to show that it exists. That’s why it’s so unfair to even hold this hearing right now.» —“Blago Is Right: His Trial Is Completely Unfair” by Tommy De Seno Fox News: The Fox Forum Jan. 29, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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