Jake,a 24-year-old Caucasian man,was caught in a stolen car and taken into the police station for identification.Which of the following lineups would be the fairest for Jake?
A)The witness is shown six photos of suspects simultaneously.
B)The witness is shown six photos of suspects sequentially.
C)In a physical lineup,the police officer asks the witness "Is that the guy?" while pointing to Jake.
D)Jake is the only Caucasian man in a physical lineup.

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Showing the photos sequentially reduces the likelihood of a witness feeling pressured to select someone just because they are in the same lineup as the suspect. It also allows the witness to carefully compare each individual's likeness to their memory of the perpetrator. A and C can both lead to biased and incorrect identifications. Option D is unfair as it is singling out the suspect based on race.

Jake,a 24-Year-Old Caucasian Man,was Caught in a Stolen Car and Taken