The Wrongful Conviction of Steve Titus

The video discusses the case of Steve Titus, who was wrongfully convicted of rape due to flawed witness identification. A journalist later uncovered the real perpetrator, leading to Titus's release. However, the trauma from the conviction led to a lawsuit, during which Titus died of a heart attack. The video highlights how witness confidence can be artificially inflated through feedback, affecting jury decisions. It also covers recommendations for police lineups to prevent such issues.

What was the outcome of Steve Titus's lawsuit following his wrongful conviction?

• He died of a heart attack during the lawsuit.

• He won the lawsuit and received compensation.

• The lawsuit was settled out of court.

• The lawsuit was dismissed due to lack of evidence.

What factor contributed to the victim's increased confidence in identifying Steve Titus as the perpetrator?

• The victim had a clear memory from the beginning.

• A detective may have influenced her confidence.

• The victim saw Titus in person before the trial.

• The victim received new evidence before the trial.

What was the initial reaction of the victim when she saw Steve Titus's photo?

• She did not recognize him at all.

• She was absolutely sure he was the perpetrator.

• She tentatively identified him as the closest match.

• She identified someone else as the perpetrator.

How can feedback affect a witness's confidence in their testimony?

• Feedback has no effect on witness confidence.

• Feedback can decrease a witness's confidence.

• Feedback can artificially increase a witness's confidence.

• Feedback can make a witness forget details.

What is one recommendation psychologists have made regarding police lineups?

• The suspect should be present during the lineup.

• The person conducting the lineup should know the suspect.

• The person conducting the lineup should not know the suspect.

• The lineup should include only one suspect.