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Federal Judge Rejects Demeanor Defense, Blasts Group Lineups in Appeals Ruling

Grounds for Appeal?

Not being allowed to show a suspect was calm and collected after a crime is not a ground for appeal, but suggestive group police lineups are less than fair, a federal judge says. James Warren reports.

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Can a person’s demeanor shortly after a crime is committed help determine if he did the dirty deed? That’s one of two prime issues confronted by federal appeals Judge

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