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A scientist says he can scan prisoners’ brains for signs of evil. Did his disputed science put a man on death row?

The Guardian UK Tuesday 23 June 2026, 16:00 UTC By Sarah Hopkins 1 min read
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Kent Kiehl convinced the US legal system he can find violence in prisoners’ brains. His theories have been since used by defense lawyers – with grave consequences for prisoners Continue reading...

Kent Kiehl convinced the US legal system he can find violence in prisoners’ brains. His theories have been since used by defense lawyers – with grave consequences for prisoners

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