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		est31 on June 16, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why people confess to crimes they didn’t commit Obligatory lecture on this topic (must watch): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE

jneplokh on June 16, 2019 | [–]

I recommend this lecture to everyone I know. Absolutely crucial to watch it and be aware.

itronitron on June 16, 2019 | [–]

an important point in that video is that if you say anything, and someone else (for exampe a police officer) says something else, then it becomes your word against the police officer's in court

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