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Witness Statement Analysis

Analyze multiple witness statements for consistency, credibility factors, and evidentiary value, generating investigation analysis memos.

Time Saved

60-75% reduction in statement review

Accuracy

Comprehensive comparison across statements

Category

Workflows & Enterprise Tools

The Problem

  • Multiple lengthy statements to analyze
  • Identifying inconsistencies across witnesses
  • Credibility assessment
  • Extracting key evidence
  • Preparing witness materials

How Claude Helps

Extracts key testimony from statements, identifies inconsistencies, compares across witnesses, assesses credibility factors, and generates analysis summaries.

Step-by-Step Workflow

1

Compile witness statements

Gather all relevant witness statements and transcripts.

2

Define key issues

Identify the key facts and issues to analyze across statements.

3

Run analysis

Claude compares statements for consistency, conflicts, and evidentiary value.

4

Review findings

Examine the timeline comparison, factual claims, and credibility factors.

5

Prepare witness materials

Develop preparation materials and potential examination questions.

6

Develop examination strategy

Use the analysis to inform deposition or trial examination strategy.

Example Prompt

Analyze these three witness statements about the workplace incident:

WITNESSES:
1. John Smith - Reporting employee
2. Jane Doe - Alleged wrongdoer
3. Bob Wilson - Bystander witness

KEY ISSUES:
- What happened on March 15, 2025?
- Who said what to whom?
- Were there any physical actions?
- Who else was present?

ANALYSIS REQUESTED:

1. TIMELINE COMPARISON
- Each witness's version of events
- Where accounts align
- Where accounts differ

2. FACTUAL CLAIMS
- Undisputed facts (all agree)
- Disputed facts (conflicting accounts)
- Facts only one witness mentions

3. CREDIBILITY FACTORS
- Internal consistency
- Corroboration by others
- Documentary support
- Potential bias indicators

4. KEY QUOTES
- Most significant statements from each witness
- Statements that may be used as evidence

5. INVESTIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- Additional witnesses to interview
- Documents to obtain
- Questions to clarify

Output as investigation analysis memo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Claude assess witness credibility?

Claude identifies credibility factors; actual credibility assessment requires human judgment.

What about interview recordings?

Claude works with transcripts. For recordings, transcribe first.

Can Claude help prepare witnesses?

Claude can draft preparation materials and potential questions. Actual witness prep is attorney work.

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