Weighted Guilt (IMAGE) Duke University Caption A computer-based experiment with mock jurors found that people were more likely to judge a defendant guilty if the crime (labeled 'scenario') was worse, regardless of the weight of evidence. Credit John Peterson Duke University Usage Restrictions Must credit - John Pearson, Duke University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.