People are likely to be falsely accused of a crime when the well-being of a country or a group is threatened.

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When a country or group is facing a crisis or a threat, there may be a greater pressure on law enforcement agencies to identify and punish the culprits quickly, even if there may not be sufficient evidence. This can lead to false accusations and wrongful convictions. Examples of this include the McCarthyism period in the United States and the Anti-Terrorism Laws in several countries after the 9/11 attacks.

People Are Likely to Be Falsely Accused of a Crime