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Originally Posted by makaveli121212

people that would confess to something they didnt do should be punished anyway...i mean they would be lieing under oath, thats punishable under law

By the time they're on the witness stand and under fire, they've already confessed. You can't change targets halfway through a case unless you have tangible evidence to do so. Most people confess in the interrogation room, after being subjected to police brutality, lies, food deprivation, sleep, and interrogated for 20-30+ hours. Most give up eventually, or are told 'You can go home if you just sign this and confess.' Yes its illegal, but only two states (Minnesota and Alaska, I think) require interrogations to be taped if a confession is considered valid in a court of law.