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AZJonnie

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1. I have to admit that does seem pretty shady to allow testimony like that

Reply to Mosby (Original post)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 12:02 PM

Friday

Not speaking to the merits of the case, and I certainly do not think marital abuse of this type doesn't happen or should not be prosecuted if proven, let me be clear on that

But if you turn around and imagine some 'expert' witness saying the similar things about black or LGTBQ people, sweeping generalizations about their 'culture' that's meant to incriminate an individual member in a court of law (like, oh, black people are violent, so this suspect is probably guilty of this violent crime), and I think you'll agree this sort of "testimony" really shouldn't have a place in that venue

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I have to admit that does seem pretty shady to allow testimony like that AZJonnie Friday #1

Religious beliefs are different from one's identity. yardwork Friday #2

My interest is the larger issue of "expert testimony". Mosby Friday #3