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As a forensic psychologist, you play an important role in a variety of legal cases. Throughout this course, you have learned the different aspects of forensic psychology and the impact a forensic psychologist has in the life of a case. In this final assignment, you are to choose a legal case in which a forensic psychologist played a critical role. The case can be civil or criminal and the disposition of the case must have occurred within the last five years. You will research the case and conduct a full case review. Instructions:

Identify a case, within the last five years, in which a forensic psychologist played a critical role.

Summarize the case.

• What role did the forensic psychologist play in the disposition of the case, how did it affect the outcome, and why was their contribution valuable?
• Describe any ethical issues to be considered by the forensic psychologist in this case.
• Discuss the impact culture had on the case.
• Why did you choose this case and how has it changed/affected your view of forensic psychology?