If a party challenges a child's testimony on grounds that the child's testimony is tainted, the challenging party must prove ____________ that the child has been subjected to outside influence that has shaped his or her testimony.

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The correct standard of proof when a party challenges a child's testimony as being tainted is "by clear and convincing evidence." This standard is higher than a preponderance of the evidence but lower than beyond a reasonable doubt, and it requires the challenging party to show it is highly probable that the child's testimony has been influenced.

If a Party Challenges a Child's Testimony on Grounds That