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JS7-U56: Proving Innocence - Review (D24)

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  • Where was Timothy on the night of the crime?
    He was at home studying.
  • Do you think eyewitness testimony should be used in court? Why or why not?
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  • How do you think Timothy Cole's family felt before he was proved innocent?
    students own answers
  • How does one collect DNA samples from someone suspected of a crime?
    DNA is collected using a person's saliva, hair, blood, or fingernails.
  • How do you think the victim felt when she found out that Timothy Cole was innocent?
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  • Why is DNA better than an eyewitness?
    DNA is better than an eyewitness because no two people have the same DNA profile.
  • What were the two specific ways the victim identified Timothy?
    The witness identified him from a lineup and also from a photograph.
  • Why was Timothy Cole's case complex?
    It was complex because he was exonerated after death.
  • How do you think that legislation could better protect suspects and the state from wrongful convictions?
    Ex. By making it mandatory to use DNA evidence as part of the investigation of a crime.
  • If you had a choice, would you rather be a judge or a police officer?
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