Justice
The Problem With Police Line-Ups
False eyewitness identifications are the leading factor in wrongful convictions. Washington, D.C., wonders if it can fix that.
Want to know who done it? Ask the person who it was done to; or at least someone who watched it be done.
From Hill Street Blues to Law & Order, eyewitness testimony has long been a cornerstone of both real life police work and the TV shows that depict it. Recently, however, officials in cities and states across the country have taken a harder look at how witnesses point the finger. Many want them to do it "blind."