In a rare intervention by experts in the field, two prominent magicians have submitted an amicus brief to the US Supreme Court, sounding the alarm about the misuse of statistical analysis in the courtroom. Penn and Teller, known for their skeptical approach to deception and misdirection, are warning judges that junk science can lead to wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice. The magicians argue that the use of statistical probability in forensic science can be misleading and that the courts need to be more vigilant in evaluating expert testimony. Their unusual intervention highlights the need for a critical examination of the statistical methods used in the pursuit of justice.
Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science The New York Times
