Why Innocent People Confess to Crimes They Did Not Commit
Presented by Dr. Ian Drake
Monday, October 26th, 7:30 pm
Would you confess to a crime you did not commit? Most people doubt they could ever do so. But there are many who have and it is a significant problem for the American justice system. In this talk on false confessions we will review notable instances of false confessions and try to understand the psychological science behind why anyone would confess to a crime they had not committed. This talk will be given by Dr. Ian Drake, a former lawyer and professor of jurisprudence at Montclair State University.