Chapter
False Confessions and Flawed Interrogations
43:27 - 53:00 (09:33)
The prevalence of false confessions and flawed interrogations in the criminal justice system is highlighted, with specific examples cited where police have knowingly taken false confessions and contaminated evidence.
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Jason Jessee's statements to the detectives regarding the unsnapping of a bra were inconsistent with the evidence presented and the detectives had to give him multiple choice options to match his story with the evidence.
43:27 - 47:58 (04:31)
Summary
Jason Jessee's statements to the detectives regarding the unsnapping of a bra were inconsistent with the evidence presented and the detectives had to give him multiple choice options to match his story with the evidence.
ChapterFalse Confessions and Flawed Interrogations
EpisodeEpisode 7: This Side of the Line
PodcastBear Brook
Police officers often use interrogation techniques that can lead to false confessions.
48:04 - 53:00 (04:56)
Summary
Police officers often use interrogation techniques that can lead to false confessions. While they may believe the individual is guilty, there have been instances where police officers knowingly took false confessions. The most commonly used interrogation technique in the U.S., named after a detective who extracted a false confession, has sparked controversy.