circumstantial evidence

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Much has been made of the fact the evidence against Letby is circumstantial, but several interviewees point out the amount of circumstantial evidence is huge.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Like a criminal trial with no eyewitnesses, the prosecution of the “Queens of Combat” question relies on a cistern’s worth of circumstantial evidence, which may or may not add up to a case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Five witnesses gave indirect circumstantial evidence that supported Murley's claim he was not taken seriously.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

A chronology of top quarterback movement in recent days provides circumstantial evidence that Louisiana State and Williams have mutual interest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

The jury system allowed a significant role to circumstantial evidence, as long as it was introduced in testimony.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton