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polygraph tests

Coverage of polygraph tests in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Mar 27 · 12:00 UTCMost recent: Apr 26 · 10:10 UTC
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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)organization1MK-ULTRAtopic1Project Bluebirdtopic1National Security Archiveorganization1John Marksperson1North Korean prisoners of warplace1Roscoe H. Hillenkoetterperson1Utahplace1Gov. Spencer Coxperson1Angela Romeroperson1Scott Owenperson1The Salt Lake Tribuneorganization1ProPublicaorganization1
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  • SECURITYApr 26 · 10:10 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    CIA Ran MK-ULTRA Experiments on Prisoners of War in U.S. Custody, Declassified Docs Confirm

    Declassified CIA documents confirm that Korean prisoners of war in the 1950s were subjected to early MK-ULTRA experiments, including polygraph tests and plans for drug and hypnotism-based mind control. The National Security Archive released over 1,200 records detailing Project Bluebird, MK-ULTRA's precursor, which aimed to develop interrogation techniques for 'personality control.'

  • POLITICSMar 27 · 12:00 UTCPROPUBLICA
    Utah Bans Polygraph Tests for Those Reporting Sexual Assault

    Utah has banned polygraph tests for sexual assault victims following new legislation signed by Gov. Spencer Cox, which takes effect in May. The law aims to prevent unreliable polygraph results from undermining sexual assault cases, inspired by cases like therapist Scott Owen's conviction after false accusations led to his imprisonment.