Crying “Fake News!” Does Not Make It True
It is increasingly common for the prosecution to rely upon image-based evidence in criminal prosecutions. This evidence may take the form of videos derived from CCTV, smartphones, body worn cameras, and in-car cameras, as well as still images. Occasionally, the defence will also tender image-based evidence as part of their case. What happens...
AI Enhanced Video Ruled Inadmissible in US Court
It was only a question of time before counsel would tender AI enhanced video evidence before a court in support of their trial position. This occurred in February 2024 in a triple homicide prosecution in Washington state when defence counsel called an expert witness to present such visual evidence and the prosecution challenged...