Original reporting and commentary about polygraphs, voice stress analyzers, and other purported "lie detectors."
Associated Press writer Mike Robinson reports on the use of polygraphs by the state of Illinois in this article reported by KARE11.com: Polygraph tests used to help decide whether to free sexually violent offenders held at a state center in Joliet after finishing prison sentences are unscientific and even “biased against truthful people,” according to …
Daily Herald Legal Affairs Writer Christy Gutowski reports on the case of Kevin Liszka in an article titled, “‘The perfect mark.’” Excerpt: As Kevin Liszka sat in a police department holding cell for three days, he remained confident authorities would realize they had the wrong man. Instead, police hauled Liszka off to the DuPage County …
Jim Muir reports for The Southern Illinoisan in an article titled, “Franklin Sheriff Says One Person Had Access to Pot Storage” Excerpt: BENTON — As the investigation into the disappearance of 5-10 pounds of marijuana from a secure county storage facility enters its third week, Franklin County Sheriff Bill Wilson said only one person from …
Chicago Sun-Times staff writer Lucio Guerrero reports on an outrageous case of police misconduct involving polygraph abuse. Excerpt: A man wrongfully charged with killing his mother is suing the city of Chicago and five police officers claiming he was coerced–mentally and physically–into confessing. Attorneys for Corethian Bell, 26, filed the lawsuit Monday and are asking …
The Chicago Tribune published a letter from AntiPolygraph.org’s George Maschke regarding its 19 Nov. editorial, “Polygraphing students, sensibly.” The following is the text of the letter as published (it was edited for length): Problem Polygraphs George W. Maschke, Co-founder, AntiPolygraph.org December 1, 2001 The Hague, The Netherlands — In “Polygraphing students, sensibly” (Editorial, Nov. 19), …
The Chicago Tribune editorial staff (who should know better) moralize on the “sensible” use of polygraphs to interrogate high school students. Excerpt: After raiding a teenage drinking party in Dunlap, Ill., near Peoria, police sent the local high school a list of the students who allegedly were present. As it turned out, 12 of them …
Jay Hughes of the Associated Press reports on the use of polygraph interrogations at Dunlap High School. For further reading on this story, browse the Polygraph News for Sep.–Oct. 2001. Excerpt: DUNLAP, Ill. (AP) – One by one, the subjects were led into a room and hooked up to a polygraph machine. The purpose: to …
Brad Burke of the Peoria Journal reports. Excerpt: DUNLAP – Seven Dunlap High School football players on Sunday did not pass polygraph tests they hoped would salvage their seasons by proving they complied with the school’s athletic policy. Three other students – one boy’s soccer player and two football players, according to a source involved …
Brad Burke of the Peoria Journal Star reports. Excerpt: DUNLAP – Several intangibles will play key roles in determining whether 10 Dunlap High School student-athletes pass school-mandated lie-detector tests planned for next week, a longtime polygrapher said Friday. Harry Reed, president of the Illinois Polygraph Society and a Chicago-based polygrapher for the Illinois State Police, …
Brad Burke of the Peoria Journal Star reports on the controversy surrounding Dunlap, Illinois school superintendent William Collier’s demand that athletes accused of attending a party where alcoholic beverages were served submit to polygraphic interrogation. Excerpt: DUNLAP – The postseason fate of Dunlap High School’s football team will be decided on the field tonight, but …