Litigation
Feb. 26, 2011
Is the Reliable Eyewitness An Oxymoron?
Lawyers may need to rethink the concept of witness credibility. By Steven G. Mehta.
Eyewitnesses - who needs them? We do. Or at least we thought we did. During most legal proceedings, including mediation, the eyewitness testimony is often a critical issue. Usually, the credibility of the witness is fundamental. People often consider the independent witness as the best witness because of the lack of potential bias. But interesting new research has revealed that an eyewitness - even an independent witness - may not be the best a...
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