What "there is evidence" means to a lawyer

[Gothmog]

3. Evidence is only relevant if it makes the truth of the matter asserted more likely

Good job on the explanation. I agree with your warnings and cautions. I also want DUers to remember that we have only seen part of the story.

Evidence is only helpful if it tends to prove the assertion in question and such evidence is not tainted. It is impossible to evaluate the evidence that we have seen to date. Here Wildstein's attorney has been in control of all of the evidence or facts that we have seen. The e-mail about Traffic problems for Fort Lee is from a heavily redacted e-mail produced by Wildstein. A fact finder can not rely on this evidence by itself and needs to see all of the e-mails in this chain and the rest of the correspondence. Wildstein has been releasing information with the goal of getting immunity and not necessarily exposing the truth in this case. As such, this evidence needs to carefully considered.

I am convinced that Christie knew of the lane closure but this opinion is based on my understanding of Christie being a micro manager and his history. My opinion would not be admissible and is subject to change based on the real evidence. I am waiting for the real evidence to come out which unfortunately may not happen for a long time. I fear that we will not see the real facts here