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Can someone fill me in here? Would an anonymous video with no chain of custody ever be admissible in court even without deepfakes? After all, there was always C

• ceejayoz 6y ago
  It would certainly be admissible. You could also certainly get an expert witness to give their opinion on whether that video is CGI or not.
  • navaati 6y ago
    You would also have to pay this expert witness… if you can.
• tiahura 6y ago
  Yes. In order to have a photo admitted you just have to lay the foundation via a witness. To lay the foundation for admission for a photograph into evidence, ask questions such as these: Q. Mr. Witness, I'm handing you a photograph that's been marked Exhibit 2 for identification. What is depicted in that photograph? A. A stoplight at the intersection of 4th and Pine. Q. Is that photograph a fair and accurate representation of the stoplight at 4th and Pine as it existed on the day of the collision? A. Yes, it is. At this point, you can move for admission of the photograph into evidence. https://www.illinoistrialpractice.com/2004/11/foundational_qu.html https://www.illinoistrialpractice.com/2004/11/foundational_q... On cross examination the other side has the right to try to discredit the witness: “Aren’t you really blind, couldn’t this be a deepfake, “ etc. And, they have the right to put on an expert or other witness to testify that it’s fake or the wrong picture or whatever. In the end, it all goes to the jury and they get to make of it what they will.