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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Sep. 13, 2008

Graphics Can Help Remove Cloak of Invisibility from the Courtroom

Trial graphics give jurors shortcuts to understanding that are engaging, comprehensive and memorable, writes G. Christopher Ritter. - Forum Column

FORUM COLUMN

By G. Christopher Ritter
This article appears on Page 6

      Several years ago, a very tragic story hit the newspapers in San Francisco. At 5 p.m. one autumn evening, a 22-year-old mother went down to Pier 7, lovingly undressed her three children - ages 6, 4 and 16 months-and threw them into the bay.
      All three drowned.
      It's th...

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