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Murrill is now using that discredited plea deal against Brooks, just as she did in Duncan’s case, in an attempt to quash his compensation claim.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026

These measures, enacted by more than half the states, shielded children from a discredited and abusive practice that fails to achieve its aims while inflicting serious, lasting psychological harms.

From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2026

In response, the state said its law “safeguards public health” by prohibiting “a discredited practice” that was shown to be harmful.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

Here, then, is a sampling of predictions, which range from the discredited to pseudoscience to the bizarre.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

The story about the woman who broke her arm was discredited because the victim was an actress eager to get her photograph in the newspapers.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow