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New Limits for Eyewitness Testimony set by Illinois Supreme Court
Eyewitness testimony has often been used by the court system to show what happened from the witness’ point of view. According to Scientific American magazine, “surveys show that most jurors place a heavyweight on eyewitness testimony when deciding whether a suspect is guilty.” With this in mind, psychologists have questioned the reliability of eyewitness… Read More »