Explain the reasons that the eyewitness may have falsely identified Mr. Cotton
A Costly Mistake
Visit the Innocence Project page that discusses eyewitness identification, making sure to watch the embedded video. Based on the information provided by both the victim and the police officer, analyze the problems in identifying the suspect. Explain the reasons that the eyewitness may have falsely identified Mr. Cotton. Evaluate the police lineup procedure. Where were the problems, and what could have been done differently? Please write no more than two (2) pages, using APA format.
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