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Re:Bad Science and Bad Statistics in the Courtroom Convict I... by 2devnull on Monday December 11, 2023 @01:04PM (#38603077)
>I find it hard to believe

I find it hard to believe you find it hard to believe. :) There’s a cliche term for such cases, “he said/she said” and they are not at all uncommon.

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Re:Bad Science and Bad Statistics in the Courtroom Convict I... by bawolff on Monday December 11, 2023 @01:31PM (#38603480)
I dont think this term applies here - usually that term is reserved for one or both parties misrepresenting the situation. Here we have mistaken identity, which i would consider different.
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Re:Bad Science and Bad Statistics in the Courtroom Convict I... by 2devnull on Monday December 11, 2023 @03:05PM (#38604794)
My point stands. These are not uncommon cases. The justice system has obvious flaws and frequently goes awry. Mistaken identity, false testimony, wrongful convictions should be common knowledge.
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