Join Stephen Singer for another captivating 4-part exploration of criminal justice, where psychology meets the courtroom. Uncover the surprising psychological factors that shape eyewitness testimony and its reliability in investigations. Dive into the debate over capital punishment—why does the U.S. remain the only Western country to use the death penalty so frequently? Explore the evolving science of jury selection, comparing traditional and modern methods to see which truly influences case outcomes. Finally, revisit the infamous O.J. Simpson trial to understand why he was acquitted, revealing the intricacies behind one of history’s most controversial verdicts.

4 Sessions:

 1) Psychology and the Eyewitness: Uncover how memory, perception, and stress shape eyewitness testimony, and ask—can we truly trust what witnesses see? 


2) Capital Cases, Pro and Con: Explore why the U.S. stands alone among Western nations in its use of the death penalty, and examine the arguments on both sides of this contentious issue.


3) The Science of Jury Selection: Compare old-school jury selection with cutting-edge methods, revealing which strategy holds the key to swaying a verdict.


4) Why Was O.J. Acquitted? Dive deep into the infamous trial to uncover how legal strategy, evidence, and media shaped one of the most controversial acquittals in history.