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6/8/22 More Defendants Taking the Stand: Is This a Good Idea?

There's a recent trend of defendants taking the stand. Traditional wisdom says they shouldn't do it, but in several recent cases that Court TV has covered, defendants have told jurors they're innocent. Results have been mixed.   MORE

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