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Lie Detectors! (How Do They Work, How Accurate Are They, and Can They Be Beaten?)

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

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Polygraph Tests - How Many False Positives Are There?

Polygraph results are so unreliable, they're only rarely admitted as evidence in court. Police use polygraph examinations as an excuse to conduct s without the presence of a lawyer. The government gives the impression we're doing something even if it's ineffective and potentially harmful. For example, defense lawyers are not allowed to be present with their clients during a polygraph exam.

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