The Department of Education recently issued new guidelines on campus policies on sexual assault, including a directive that judicial bodies investigating sexual assault allegations employ the “preponderance of the evidence” standard in their deliberations. “Preponderance of the evidence” is the standard commonly used in resolving civil cases — lawsuits — in the United States. It basically … Continue reading Misrepresenting the “Preponderance of the Evidence” Standard on Campus Sexual Assault Hearings