[DoodleDawg]

This action by Clarke is evidence of reasonable doubt regarding guilt.

According to the article it's because the appeal was delayed.

[OldNavyVet]

This action by Clarke is evidence of reasonable doubt regarding guilt.

In re Winship (1970), the doctrine of reasonable doubt applies to all the essential facts necessary to prove a crime.

I need to check, but I think the Winship decision reads ...

"(We) explicitly hold that the due process Clause protects the accused against conviction except upon proof beyond a reasonable doubt of every fact necessary to constitute the crime with which he is charged."

Amen to that.