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Lesson Plan: ‘Perp Walks’ and Public Perception
Grades 9-12
Police have long allowed cameras to capture suspects in custody, a practice known as a perp walk. For journalists, it produces powerful images. For defense attorneys, it can undermine the presumption of innocence. This story examines how those moments shape public perception, and why the practice endures.
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