A study by the Hearst Corporation found that _ percent of Americans believe that it is up to the criminally accused to prove their innocence, despite our common-law heritage that a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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The study by the Hearst Corporation found that 50 percent of Americans believe that it is up to the criminally accused to prove their innocence. This is a concerning statistic as it goes against our common-law heritage that a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and highlights a lack of understanding of the legal system among a significant portion of the population.

A Study by the Hearst Corporation Found That _ Percent