The most important factor in the majority of the cases,more than 75 percent,where DNA evidence led to the overturning of a unjust conviction of an innocent person was
A)the use of "junk" science.
B)faulty eyewitness identification.
C)false confessions.
D)the use of jailhouse snitches.

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Faulty eyewitness identification was the most important factor in the majority of cases where DNA evidence led to the overturning of an unjust conviction of an innocent person. Studies have shown that eyewitness testimony can be unreliable due to factors such as stress, suggestive questioning, and faulty memory. DNA evidence has helped to reveal false identifications and exonerate innocent individuals.

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