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The Origins of Third Degree Interrogation Techniques
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The origins of third degree interrogation techniques involved deprivation and physical abuse, and public concerns about police brutality led to a decline in their usage.
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The use of police brutality and torture to extract confessions from suspects dates back to the 19th century, but it wasn't until the 1930s, with the case of Brown v. Mississippi, that the public began to call for an end to this inhumane practice.
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Police Brutality
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The use of police brutality and torture to extract confessions from suspects dates back to the 19th century, but it wasn't until the 1930s, with the case of Brown v. Mississippi, that the public began to call for an end to this inhumane practice.
ChapterThe Origins of Third Degree Interrogation Techniques
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False confessions account for a significant portion of wrongful convictions in the United States.
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False Confessions
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False confessions account for a significant portion of wrongful convictions in the United States. Often, they occur due to external pressures and the desire to pinpoint someone as the perpetrator.