Suppose A high-profile criminal trial is underway, with the defendant facing multiple charges of fraud and embezzlement. The prosecution has presented a strong case against the accused, including evidence of financial irregularities and witness testimony. The defense team is working hard to discredit the evidence and establish the defendant's innocence, but the outcome of the trial remains uncertain.
Can we infer that "The defendant has already been convicted of the crimes."? Yes, no, or maybe?