(3) Below is a partial transcript of a trial concerning a stolen watch Judge: De

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(3) Below is a partial transcript of a trial concerning a stolen watch Judge: Defendant, is it true that some time after the robbery you claimed that you were not the one who stole the watch? Defendant: Yes, your honour. Judge: Did you ever claim that you were the one who stole the watch? At this point the defendant answered, and the judge knew whether he was guilty or innocent. swer was "yes" or "no" ranseript was damaged, so it is unclear whether the ar Unfortunately, the t Did the defendant steal the watch?

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IF 'YES' THEN DEFENDANT IS CONTRADICTING HIS 1ST STATEMENT AND NO CONCLUSION CAN BE DRAWN ,BUT AT THAT POINT JUDGE KNEW THAT HE WAS GUILTY OR NOT.HENCE THIS ANSWER WAS NOT TRUE.

HENCE ANSWER WAS 'NO' CINFIRMING HIS FIRST STATEMENT. DEFENDANT DID NOT STEAL THE WATCH

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