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A prior consistent statement is when someone says something that matches what they said before. This can be important in court if the person's testimony is being questioned. If they said something different before, that can make their current testimony less believable. But if they said the same thing before, it can help show that they are telling the truth. However, this type of statement can only be used for certain reasons and in certain ways in court.
A prior consistent statement is a witness's earlier statement that conflicts with the witness's testimony at trial. It is not hearsay if it is offered to rebut a charge that the testimony was improperly influenced or fabricated.
These examples illustrate how a prior consistent statement can be used in court to support or challenge a witness's credibility and the reliability of their testimony.