A study found that mock jurors endorsing several rape myths rated the victim’s testimony more truthful if they reported the sexual assault immediately, compared to delayed reporting.
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What I teach Harvard Law School students about the importance of opening arguments and how a majority of jurors make up their minds about a case after hearing them.
In criminal trials, a majority of jurors make up their minds about a case after hearing the opening arguments from lawyers.
As my research into jurors and jury decision making shows, our system is far from perfect.
Harrowing cases can traumatise jurors, yet in England and Wales they receive no formal support
Educating mock jurors about what kinds of statements are appropriate − or not − led to more critical assessments of forensic testimony and improved the quality of their decisions.
Did you know that senators shouldn’t be called ‘jurors’ in an impeachment trial? Here’s a roundup of stories that give behind-the-scenes facts and context to the news event of the year – so far.
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