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Push for recorded police interrogations in Pennsylvania

  • Asia Tabb

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aired; May 5, 2026

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A proposal in Pennsylvania aims to change how police interrogations are handled—by requiring certain custodial interviews to be recorded.

Supporters, including the Pennsylvania Innocence Project, say the measure could help prevent false confessions while also protecting law enforcement by creating a clear record of what happens during questioning. Similar policies are already in place in many other states.

On The Spark, Executive Director Zane David Memeger and Senior Staff Attorney Jim Figorski discuss the proposed legislation and its potential impact. The conversation also includes Willie Veasy, an exoneree who shares his experience and why advocates say reforms like this are important for the justice system.

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