How significant is the risk of false confessions

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Case: The Mr. Big technique is a controversial policing method used to extract a confession from a suspect. For this week's post, we will examine the Mr. Big technique from the perspective of Greg Fertuck who is accused of killing his wife.

To understand the facts and timeline of this case, read: https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/greg-fertuck-murder-trial-a-timeline

For this week's discussion post refer to "Reading 2" to formulate your responses to the following prompts:

Question 1. Briefly explain what the Mr. Big technique entails.

Question 2. In the case of Greg Fertuck, does the probative value of the confession outweigh the potential prejudicial effect? Explain your answer.

Question 3. How significant is the risk of false confessions when Mr. Big techniques are used to extract a confession? Should this method be banned in Canada? Why or why not?

Requirements:

· Each post should be concise but still have reasonable detail (300 words)

· Your posts should be well written in terms of proper grammar/spelling and should include references in APA

· Each post must include a reference to "Reading 2", failure to incorporate the assigned reading will result in a zero

· Each post must include a reference to the documentary watched in-class, failure to incorporate the documentary will result in a zero

· You are welcome to include additional sources (as long as they are properly cited in APA)

· Your post should demonstrate knowledge of the topic and engage in critical thinking

· Discussion posts are due June 18 at 23:59

· No late submissions will be accepted

Posts will be graded on grammar, spelling, application of credible information, comprehension of material, application of critical thought, and organization of arguments.

Reference no: EM133487808

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