Krista M. Torralva@KMTorralva
3h3 hours ago
Noor Salman trial: Today could be last day of testimony for Pulse gunman's widow
Matt Lupoli@mattlupoli
1h1 hour ago
The defese is expected to rest its case today in US v. Noor Salman.
This morning, defense attorney Charles Swift furthered the defense's presentation by questioning
Dr. Bruce Frumkin for about an hour. #SalmanTrial
Matt Lupoli@mattlupoli
1h1 hour ago
Frumkin is a forenscic pyschologist. He primarily evaluates defendants and gives testimony in court, and he specializes in false statements.
He gave a lengthy background of different types of false confessions and how they're created. #SalmanTrial
Matt Lupoli@mattlupoli
1h1 hour ago
Frumkin spent about 11 hours over a two-day period with Salman where she is being held at the Sumter County Jail in Bushnell.
He gave her a series of tests to determine her personality, and the likelihood she would give a false confession. #SalmanTrial
Matt Lupoli@mattlupoli
1h1 hour ago
Salman's confession in statements she gave to the FBI are critical to the prosecution's case.
The defense has argued during the trial the statements were not Salman's words, and that they're false for myriad reasons. #SalmanTrial
Matt Lupoli@mattlupoli
1h1 hour ago
Frumkin said he administered a perosnality test to Salman twice, because of conflicting answers she gave.
He said she's an introvert. He said extreme anxiety, shyness, odd and bizarre thoughts are just some of her distinguishing traits. #SalmanTrial
Matt Lupoli@mattlupoli
1h1 hour ago
He said he witnessed several mood swings in Salman, from crying to laughter, saying she's "all over the place with her emotions."
She admitted her "emotions are like a yo-yo." #SalmanTrial
Krista M. Torralva@KMTorralva
1h1 hour ago
Dr. Bruce Frumkin, an expert in false confessions, testified that Salman is "very vulnerable and at much higher risk than the average person" to give a false confession.
Krista M. Torralva@KMTorralva
1h1 hour ago
Frumkin also testified Salman tested in the lower 14th percentile for intelligence and is more submissive than 90% of people. "She's certainly not a really bright person," Frumkin said.
Holly Bristow@hollybnews
1h1 hour ago
Dr. Bruce Frumkin is testifying for the defense. He says because of Noors low intelligence, mental state, and anxiety thats shes very influenceable #FOX35 #SalmanTrial
Matt Lupoli@mattlupoli
1h1 hour ago
Frumkin's testimony suggested Salman's personality would make her vulnerable to giving a false confession.
He said, "She's just not a very bright person.... She's also immature, which doesn't help around law enforcement." #SalmanTrial
Krista M. Torralva@KMTorralva
1h1 hour ago
Sleep deprivation can also contribute to a person's susceptibility, Frumkin said. Salman was with law enforcement from 4:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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