Cambridge, MA - A massive new study of over 700,000 individuals over a ten year period has proven without a doubt something that most people have assumed, although the reason for the occurrence remains a mystery. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA have studied over 700,000 cases of people who were awaiting trial, and an inordinate amount seem to get injured in the final weeks just before the trial.

The study showed an irrefutable correlation between the few weeks prior to going to trial, and the instance of some type of injury, especially an injury that requires crutches, a wheelchair, and the use of a neck brace. Newer data in the past year or so also show a high correlation in the use of a walkers, especially in high-profile trials where multiple reporters are present. A current instance of this is the case of Harvey Weinstein that has just gone to trial.

Although researchers do not understand the correlation, the results are undeniable. People who are in perfect health for decades suddenly fall ill or injure themselves in the few weeks before they are set to stand trial. Neck injuries seem the most common, with crutches and wheel chairs a close second. As noted above, walkers have shown a sharp rise in the past year or two.

A follow-up study has been underway for over a year now that shows a correlation between proper dress and grooming and the appearance in a trial. People who have not groomed nor dressed properly for years suddenly appear in the latest solemn clothes with manicured hands and feet, and stylish yet subdued hairstyles. Their time in court also seems to instill the best of manners in people who normally disdain the use of manners in their lives.

Could there be something that happens in the pre-trial phases that causes such injuries and changes to behavior to occur? Is it possible that having been caught committing a crime causes changes in brain chemistry that suddenly makes people dress and behave more in tune with societal norms, yet sustain outward-appearing injuries? Nothing seems to suggest this, but it can not be ruled out.

Researchers are trying to predict the next trend in these sudden changes that occur prior to trials, and the best guess by the most powerful artificial intelligence computers is that people will begin to show up to trial with halos attached to their heads.