Originally Posted by CAJUNLAWYER

Hearsay is defined as "an out of court statement by another presented to prove the truth of the matter asserted." The statement may very well be as true as the day is long, but unless the maker can be presented for cross examination it will not be allowed. Speculation on the other hand is defined as a WAG (wild-assed guess). Most of this appears to be WAG as opposed to hearsay in the truest sense. When the out of court statement is from one who has actual knowlege of the matter asserted it is hearsay. If the out of court statement is made by someone after reading internet accounts, it is double hearsay at best but more likely a WAG-or in the words of the poster Speculation
Sorry....one of my pet peeves is the misuse of hearsay.