The Torah says that “the nation shall judge,” and a verse later, “the nation shall save” [Num. 35:24-25]. The Talmud learns from the juxtaposition of these verses that the Sanhedrin, the High Court, should side with saving the accused, try to find merit for him, and use restraint in cases of doubt [Pesachim 12a, etc.]. […]
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