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Court ignores eyewitness flaws in high court ruling
The Supreme Court 8-1 reaffirmed a rule requiring judges to assess reliability of eyewitness identifications before admissibility while citing due process. Critics note extensive research shows many factors impair identifications beyond police suggestiveness, and juries often trust eyewitnesses, risking wrongful convictions. Former cases and state reforms underscore ongoing injustices.
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