Abstract
Comparing Solutions to Reduce Inaccuracies within Eyewitness Testimonies informs readers about how inconsistencies within eyewitness statements have led to wrongful convictions by examining factors and statistics that lead to highlighting inaccuracies within eyewitness testimonies. We identified three psychological methods that may be beneficial in reducing these inaccuracies: 1. double-blind lineup; 2. cognitive interview; and 3. expert testimony. After examining their strengths, weaknesses, and counterarguments, we agree that these three methods may be beneficial in reducing inaccuracies within eyewitness testimonies by establishing federal recommended guidelines to which states should adhere.
Recommended Citation
DeQuentin Augustine and Dr. Chandra V. Thornton,
Comparing Solutions to Reduce Inaccuracies Within Eyewitness Testimonies,
73 Clev. St. L. Rev.
931
(2025)
available at https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/clevstlrev/vol73/iss4/6