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Brain scan evidence in criminal sentencing: A blessing and a curse

  • Written by Corey Hill Allen, Ph.D. Candidate in Neuroscience, Georgia State University
Which way does neurobiological evidence tip the scales in sentencing?Alexander Kirch/Shutterstock.com

Brain evidence is playing an increasing role in criminal trials in the United States. An analysis indicates that brain evidence such as MRI or CAT scans – meant to provide proof of abnormalities, brain damage or disorder in defendants –...

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