Accusations of suppressed evidence provoke fury in the accused rather than contrition

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“I’ve been around a few times,” Facher told the judge, “and I’ve never heard anything like the display I’ve heard today for irresponsible and baseless accusations. This is scurrilous.” Facher, quivering with rage and indignation, stood directly behind Schlichtmann. He lifted his hand as if he were about to strike Schlichtmann on the head. — , Harr Jonathan - A Civil Action, 2931

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