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Evidentiary Rules

The rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court.

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Jan 17, 2026

What steps do journalists and prosecutors use to verify anonymous or leaked audio evidence in major abuse investigations?

Journalists and prosecutors follow overlapping, methodical steps to verify anonymous or leaked audio: secure and document the file’s provenance, run technical forensic tests for tampering and metadata...

Jan 17, 2026

What are the documented limits and common pitfalls when verifying audio testimony circulated on social media?

Verification of audio testimony circulated on social media is constrained by authentication requirements, platform vulnerabilities, and evidentiary rules that demand “confirming circumstances” beyond ...