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4 unusual facts about Michael Welner


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In 2001, Michael Welner published pioneering research on the typology of drug-facilitated rapists.

Michael Welner

Welner testified for the prosecution in the military tribunal at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp against Omar Khadr, who was convicted of war crimes committed in Afghanistan.

Welner has been a contributor to network news including ABC, CBS, and BBC and to programs such as Larry King Live, on issues relating to forensic psychiatry and criminal behavior.

In 2005, the conviction was overturned because prosecution witness, Park Dietz falsely testified that Yates' behavior and defense was identical to an earlier episode of Law & Order.



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