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A judge dismisses a case because the evidence was 'circumstantial and lacked a direct nexus to the defendant.' What does this mean?
AThe defendant is definitely guilty.
BThe evidence was not strong enough or directly linked to the person.
CThe judge is friends with the defendant.
DThe case needs more witnesses to testify.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The evidence was not strong enough or directly linked to the person.
Circumstantial evidence requires inference; 'lacking a nexus' means there is no clear connection.
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