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Juries that don't understand forensic science can send innocent people to prison − a short training video could help

  • Written by Devon LaBat, Doctoral Candidate in Legal Psychology, Florida International University
Juries that don't understand forensic science can send innocent people to prison − a short training video could helpJurors tend to rely heavily on forensic testimony, even when they don't understand it.andresr/E+ via Getty Images

Ledura Watkins was 19 years old when he was accused of murdering a public school teacher. At trial, a forensic expert testified that a single hair found at the scene was similar to Watkins’ and stated his conclusion was based on...

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