Reel Justice: 'Roofman,' Modus Operandi Evidence And AI

By Veronica Finkelstein ( November 13, 2025, 3:13 PM EST) -- This article is part of a monthly column analyzing what modern movies can teach attorneys about the practice of criminal law. This installment explores how the film "Roofman" illuminates the evidentiary doctrine of modus operandi — and how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence complicate its use in court....

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