The Problem of False Confessions in the Post-DNA World

By Steven A. Drizin, R. Leo. 2004

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Criminal versus HUMINT Interrogations: The Importance of Psychological Science to Improving Interrogative Practice (2010, unknown): “Unfortunately, research has demonstrated that innocent individuals can be wrongfully convicted, sometimes on the basis of a false confession provided to police (Drizin & Leo, 2004).”
Jurors believe interrogation tactics are not likely to elicit false confessions: will expert witness testimony inform them otherwise? (2011, background): “Virtually every reported police-induced false confession has contained false evidence ploys (Drizin & Leo, 2004; Kassin, 2008b; Leo & Ofshe, 1998).”
Convicting the Innocent (2008, background): “Drizin and Leo (2004) report on 125 proven false confessions, 44 of which led to false convictions; 35% were by suspects under the age of 18.”