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Eyewitness accounts and evidence in a legal proceeding
43:58 - 48:37 (04:39)
The validity of eyewitness accounts in legal proceedings is questioned, as there often isn't hard evidence. A recent study took eyewitness accounts and plotted them, but it is not clear how much weight they should have in court.
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The Salem Witch Trials resulted in the death of 22-25 people, with Giles Corey pressed to death via torture and five people dying in prison.
43:58 - 45:30 (01:32)
Salem Witch Trials
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The Salem Witch Trials resulted in the death of 22-25 people, with Giles Corey pressed to death via torture and five people dying in prison. The number is subject to interpretation based on what constitutes a fallout death versus a direct death.
ChapterEyewitness accounts and evidence in a legal proceeding
EpisodeSalem Witchcraft Trials: More Bonkers Than You Know
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The concept of standing mute in court trials dates back to medieval England, where it was used as a form of protest.
45:30 - 48:37 (03:07)
Standing Mute
Summary
The concept of standing mute in court trials dates back to medieval England, where it was used as a form of protest. Its origins and use in modern-day trials are discussed, including the case of Giles Corey during the Salem Witch Trials.