Tim McKinnel: Former detective concerned over inmate evidence being used in criminal trials
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons · Newstalk ZB
August 9, 20197m 33s
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More curbs on evidence from inmates are needed when it comes to criminal trials.
It comes after news a key witness in a murder trial, a jailhouse snitch who had more than $20,000 spent on his protection, gave false evidence under oath.
Tim McKinnel, a former detective and director of investigation firm Zavest told Simon and Phil that the rules around the use of such evidence needs careful examination to prevent miscarriages of justice.
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It comes after news a key witness in a murder trial, a jailhouse snitch who had more than $20,000 spent on his protection, gave false evidence under oath.
Tim McKinnel, a former detective and director of investigation firm Zavest told Simon and Phil that the rules around the use of such evidence needs careful examination to prevent miscarriages of justice.
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ABOVE
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