Black Innocence and White Accusers: Why Black Men Need Expert Testimony About False Accusations

by White Women to Get a Fair Trial

Priya Chaudhry and Awais Arshad write that when white women lie about being raped by Black men, they are believed and face no consequence for having lied. How can defense attorneys ensure a fair trial? The authors recommend offering expert testimony on Presumed Black Guilt (PBG). They say that this idea sits firmly on the well-accepted practice of allowing expert testimony that directly attacks the credibility of a witness.