The Marshall Project reports that prosecutors have found a new tool with which to convict the innocent as well as the guilty: PowerPoint. You can see some examples of their improper “visual advocacy” here.
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Pedophilia in Bush/Reagan White House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6rKsvNo7NA
Really great post! Appreciate The Marshall Project link as well. There is no depth too low, is there? Any they wonder why folks are cynical!
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Has some good ideas – points out that visual argument is more effective that oral argument, as well as detailing improper arguments by prosecutors. Defense lawyers can properly utilise some of the ideas mentioned.