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I don't think this is correct. I see it more as Not Proven is we think you did it but we can't be sure beyond a reasonable doubt. Then Not Guilty from there's reasonable doubt through not sure either way to we think you're innocent.

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Scotland actually has a three verdict system, 'guilty', 'not guilty' and 'not proven'. In this system, 'not guilty' corresponds roughly to the jury actively believing the defendant is innocent. It seems like this is pointing to a similar idea to your categories. But I don't think there are any penalties to the prosecutor for a 'not guilty' verdict.

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