Since DNA testing became available, more than 300 people who were convicted in the United States of major crimes have been exonerated after serving an average of 13.6 years in prison.Whatpercent of these innocent people were convicted mainly on the basis of eyewitness testimony?
A) 28 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 93 percent

Question

Since DNA testing became available, more than 300 people who were convicted in the United States of major crimes have been exonerated after serving an average of 13.6 years in prison.Whatpercent of these innocent people were convicted mainly on the basis of eyewitness testimony?
A) ​28 percent
B) ​50 percent
C) ​75 percent
D) ​93 percent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to research, approximately 75 percent of these innocent people were convicted mainly on the basis of eyewitness testimony. This shows the high level of unreliability of eyewitness testimony and the need for more objective forms of evidence in criminal cases.

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