CSI Effect

Article Abstract:

Television is such an influence that it is common for prosecutors to ask members of a jury about the shows they watch. The CSI and such other television shows might have some impact on juries, but it shows what is possible forensically, not what commonly happens, and according to a presiding judge, viewing habits do influence jurors, as although he has never seen the show, he is well aware of the CSI effect in his courtroom.

Management dynamics, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Justice & Safety-Total Govt, Analysis, Management, Criticism and interpretation, Company business management, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, Jury members, Crime in television, Television crime, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (Television program)

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'We deliver the goods'

Article Abstract:

The US Merchant Marine has played a major role in military history from the Revolutionary War in 1775 to the recent Operation Iraqi Freedom. Some of the key moments in Merchant Marine history are illustrated.

History, Military aspects, Merchant marine

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Men of dishonor

Article Abstract:

Fraud hunters are increasingly exposing fake combat veterans. The article lists a number of cases and looks at the background behind the fraud and the jailing of fraudsters.

Legal issues & crime, Veterans, Crimes against

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