Debunked Science Put This Man on Death Row. He’s About to Be Executed Anyway.

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By The New York Times

Published 5 months ago on

August 17, 2024

A hypnotized witness changed their account, leading to Charles Don Flores' death row sentence despite the discredited science involved. (Shutterstock)

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Charles Don Flores deserves a trial based on evidence, not discredited science.

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By The New York Times
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A hypnotized witness changed their account, leading to Charles Don Flores' death row sentence despite the discredited science involved. (Shutterstock)

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