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Unraveling a Misidentification

Posted: April 30, 2010 5:22 pm

The misidentification in Dominguez’s case could possibly have been prevented, and the Innocence Project recommends a set of reforms to prevent misidentifications caused by flawed procedures. First, blind administration of lineups (where the administering officer doesn’t know which lineup participant is the suspect) is absolutely critical to prevent suggestion by investigators -- intentional or subconscious. The eyewitness should also be given neutral instructions and asked to fill out a confidence statement after the lineup. Finally, the entire lineup should be recorded. These reforms, already enacted by several states and hundreds of jurisdictions, will ensure greater accuracy and prevent wrongful convictions in the future.

Other Exoneree Anniversaries This Week:

David Shephard, New Jersey (Served 9.5 Years, Exonerated 4/25/95)

Drew Whitley, Pennsylvania (Served 16.5 Years, Exonerated 5/1/06)