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The author expresses skepticism about the woman's claims, noting the lack of a drug test result, the inconsistencies in her story, and the fact that the police did not pursue charges. The author argues that Hegseth is entitled to the presumption of innocence, especially when the allegations surface at a politically opportune time. The author also suggests that the woman may have had motivations to make false accusations, such as to save her marriage or to seek financial gain.
Overall, the author believes more information is needed to fully assess the credibility of the woman's claims, and that the presumption of innocence should be applied in cases like this, where the police investigation did not result in charges.