If eyewitness testimony has been proven to be frequently incorrect, why do you think the criminal justice system still relies upon it so frequently to convict?

What will be an ideal response?


Part of the reason why we continue to rely on eyewitness testimony is because the system has relied on it for so long and the system is slow to change. Traditionally, direct evidence has taken precedence over indirect evidence.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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