Re: Manipulation of Courtroom Evidence

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From: Stuart M. Weinstein
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 1990 19:04

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> I do not know how it is in the real world, but here in Wisconsin the law
> on photographs is quite clear.  A Photo is admitted as a part of the 
> evidence submitted by a witness.

Does this mean that if the photograph was manipulated, the witness
can be charged with perjury, as if s/he lied on an affidavit?

Stuart

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