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Re:US killer's sentence quashed because of AI video of victi... by Hobadee on Saturday October 03, 2026 @12:42PM (#49945751)
Not sure why this was ever allowed; Regardless of what you make the AI say, this seems like a pretty open-and-shut case of hearsay to me. You are purporting to speak for someone else, but it's really the sisters words.
Re:US killer's sentence quashed because of AI video of victi... by tzs on Saturday October 03, 2026 @02:14PM (#49946459)
The hearsay rule generally does not apply during sentencing hearings. Generally you challenge things in victim impact statements on due process grounds.