This scientific case study examines the accuracy of children's eyewitness testimony in a child sexual abuse case in New Zealand. The study compares the testimony of four girls, aged 8 to 15, with photographic and audiotaped evidence collected by police. The findings show supportive evidence for about 80% of the allegations, with higher accuracy for sexual acts than coercive acts. The study discusses the implications for understanding children's memory and eyewitness testimony.
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