Judges often refuse to allow experts present information about RTS to the jury. All of the following would be typical reasons for such a decision on the part of a judge EXCEPT:
A) RTS testimony biases the jury against the defendant.
B) RTS testimony may lead to more invasive questioning of the victim.
C) Possible prejudicial impact of RTS testimony.
D) RTS testimony may improperly bias the jury against the victim.
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