How the EAA Applies in Crawford v. Washington and the Forfeiture by Wrongdoing Clause
In the landmark case of Crawford v. Washington (2004), the U.S. Supreme Court revolutionized the interpretation of the Sixth Amendment's Confrontation Clause, shifting the legal landscape regarding the admission of testimonial evidence in criminal trials. This ruling, alongside the Forfeiture by Wrongdoing Clause, has significant implications for the treatment of victims’ statements in abuse and domestic violence cases.