Prior to Miranda, police officers would torture suspects until a confession was delivered.

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It was not uncommon for police officers to use physical or psychological torture to obtain confessions prior to the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona. The use of these coercive tactics violated the Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination. The Miranda warning was designed to prevent such abuses and ensure that suspects understood their legal rights during and after arrest.

Prior to Miranda, Police Officers Would Torture Suspects Until a Confession