Sunday, September 15, 2019

LEGAL ACTIONS AND PRECEDENTS

Dismissing and Reversing and Debunking
 "Repressed Memories" and "Recovered Memory" Claims

Observed stretch areas on children were once assumed to be evidence of sexual abuse.  New science confirms that such marks are not always due to abuse.   Numerous convictions relied almost entirely on this evidence in Texas.  So far 58 innocents have been found to be falsely convicted and imprisoned between 1994 and 1998 and were released starting in 2004.  One was in prison for 27 years. (Archived, September 2019)
Claims of "Frozen" and "Trauma Induced Fragmentation" are new terms exploiting ignorance about memory to support false accusations on campus. (Archive 2017)
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Repressed Memory as Junk Science 
The Minnesota supreme court rejected the use of "repressed memories" in a case and identified submitted research supporting the memories as "junk science" (Archive 2012).
Use of recovered memory therapy and repressed memories are now grounds for reversal of rulings, pleas and confessions in past cases. (Archive of Court Ruling 2010)
State and Federal courts find the therapy produces false memories (Archive 2002).
Legal Rulings Force Reform of Mental Health Industry:
Repressed Memories debunked and no longer used in legal cases. 
Repressed memories rejected as evidence in court.
Law Review Suggests Third Party Standing for Lawsuits Needed
Clients have been suing therapist.  Legal standing for others to take legal action.
Innocent Couple Freed after 21 Years in Prison in 2016
Doctor retracts only physical evidence testimony.  Judge declares innocence.
Canadian Law Commentary on Repressed Memory
Repressed memories described as fabricated and absurd.
Britain Struggles with Repressed Memory Myth in 2015
Prominent examples of injustice discussed.
Details why "Repressed Memory" and memory techniques viewed unreliable.
Researcher Debunks "Repressed Memory Case" and Wins Court Challenge
Scientist found innocent in 20 of 21 charges after research reveals fraudulent representation of famous case often used to support "repressed memories". Remaining charge dropped by accuser.
Insurance fraud cited as reason to stop "recovered memory therapy".
"Repressed Memory" expert David Calof  in deposition.
Known legally and scientifically to be false are still believed.
"Repressed Memories" summarily rejected as legal evidence. 
"Repressed Memory" rejected by legal authorities, medical professionals and competent therapists.
Repressed Memory puts Innocent Man in Prison 20 Years
State of Washington: Repressed Memory ignites harsh interrogation and false confession.
Teacher Accused, Terminated, Arrested, Jailed: Found Innocent
Accuser recants accusations made with no evidence.  Educator unable to reinstate state teaching license due to accusations.
State of Washington: 43 "Deniers" jailed, 5 imprisoned. ALL found innocent.
Leaders transfer association assets to protect assets from judgments won by former clients.
"Repressed memories"" now using new names with same tragic results.
Recovered memory therapy nurtures bizarre memories, mental health decline and wrongful death.

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