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It would at least be considered unethical and further may taint the entire case. Because if a witness made an identification as a result of an officer's suggestion(s), the defense could challenge both the witness's and the officer's integrity and credibility. If you want to conclude the these aspects make the actions illegal, well.......

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Q: When questioning a witness is it legal or illegal for a officer to suggest a culprit or give witness a name of the person the police believe is the man or woman who committed the crime?
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