Two of Los Angeles’ Biggest Wrongful Conviction Cases Exemplify the Justice System’s Biggest Errors
Together, the exonerated men have spent 60 years in prison.
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Confidence Matters for Eyewitness Testimony
Obtaining accurate eyewitness testimony may be more nuanced than previously thought.
New Jersey’s Eyewitness Testimony Instructions Work … Sort of
The state's jury instructions—including a crash course in the psychology of memory—make jurors more skeptical of eyewitness testimony, but not more discerning.
The Limits of Memory for Witnesses of Crime
Using so much brainpower to make quick decisions during a crime keeps us from creating lasting memories.
Could Sober Eyewitnesses Be Less Reliable Than Intoxicated Ones?
A new study out of Sweden throws doubt on the alcohol myopia theory.