Whose Eyewitness Testimony Is Probably the Most Reliable

question 68

Multiple Choice

Whose eyewitness testimony is probably the most reliable?

• A) Millie's report given immediately after a grocery store robbery. She was simply asked to tell the police what she saw.
• B) Fred's report given in court about a bank robbery a month ago. He has been interviewed several times by the defence attorney before appearing in court.
• C) Sue's report given immediately after observing an attempted rape. She was asked very specific questions by the police, who had identified a suspect immediately after the assault.
• D) All of the choices are correct.

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