Scientist's Disputed Brain Scan Theories Used in Death Row Cases

Scientist Kent Kiehl convinced the US legal system that he could identify violence in prisoners' brains, with his theories subsequently used by defense lawyers, leading to grave consequences for some prisoners despite the science being disputed.

23 Jun, 16:00 — 23 Jun, 16:00

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The GuardianMostly Factual66d ago

A scientist says he can scan prisoners’ brains for signs of evil. Did his disputed science put a man on death row?

Kent Kiehl convinced the US legal system he can find violence in prisoners’ brains. His theories have been since used by defense lawyers – with grave consequences for prisoners Continue reading...

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Scientist's Disputed Brain Scan Theories Used in Death Row Cases

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A scientist says he can scan prisoners’ brains for signs of evil. Did his disputed science put a man on death row?

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