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tainted evidence

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tainted evidence n. in a criminal trial, information which has been obtained by illegal means or has been traced through evidence acquired by illegal search and/or seizure. This evidence is called "the fruit of the poisonous tree," and is not admissible in court. (See: search and seizure, search warrant, probable cause, fruit of the poisonous tree)



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Holder, citing information not yet made public, asserted the tainted evidence would not prevent a "successful" outcome of the trials.
Holder, citing information not yet made public, asserted the tainted evidence would not prevent a "successful" outcome of the trials.
By using "enhanced interrogation methods" - torture - to extract information, the Bush administration tainted evidence so that it cannot be introduced at either a trial or a military commission.
 
 
 
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