Eyewitness coercion involves manipulative tactics—such as threats, suggestive questioning, or false promises—to pressure witnesses into altering testimony. It is often used by law enforcement or legal parties to secure convictions or settlements, benefiting prosecutors or defendants while undermining justice and risking wrongful outcomes.
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