a) a synonym phrase for "there are
two sides (or more) to every story"
b) (forensic/criminal investigations, often used sarcastically): if you can't see the evidence, it doesn't
mean it doesn't or can't exist.
c) (legal system): assuming that the defendant is not so severely mentally
ill that
even medications won't help, there is/should be/must be a motive to every crime.
d) a phrase meaning, everybody involved in the judicial system has their own motivations for acting the way they do.
based on the definitions above, especially
definition d) CNN features a show called Death Row Stories because some prosecutors still need to learn what the phrase
men wear pants in the
relationship, but women control the zipper means.