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Re:Anthony Levandowski Pardoned by ghaff on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @10:05AM (#25847211)
And for that matter, even if acquitted in a criminal trial, someone can be found guilty in a civil trial (with a lower standard of evidence). See, famously, OJ Simpson.
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Re:Anthony Levandowski Pardoned by koheripbal on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @05:18PM (#25852710)
I suppose, but for that you cannot be sued merely for committing a crime - you need to prove tangible personal direct damages.

...and that can happen regardless of criminal conviction.

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