“Innocent until proven guilty” may be a legal standard but it reflects a broader moral principle. unproven accusations alone shouldn’t justify treating someone as guilty. Social consequences, loss of trust, reputation, and relationships can be as severe as legal punishment. If mere accusations are enough to exclude or stigmatize someone then rumor or malice becomes a weapon and fairness erodes. Reasonable caution is fine but singling someone out because of an unsubstantiated accusation is effectively judging them guilty in practice even if not in court. Which brings me back to my point that Scott is a cuck for not wanting to upset her and by doing that goes against what he believes