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The 6th amendment provides the right "to be confronted with the witnesses". The wording clearly implies a face-to-face meeting. The problem with video testimony
by chungleong 8y ago
The 6th amendment provides the right "to be confronted with the witnesses". The wording clearly implies a face-to-face meeting. The problem with video testimony is that the jury's ability to observe a witness's demeanor is severely limited. And even with two-way video, the witness wouldn't really be testifying in the accused's presence as he/she could see mainly just the questioner.