Ex-Polygraph Chief: Polygraphs Need Not Deny Afghan Interpreters Visas

Culture, religion, and even the polygraph examiner can influence the test results, says former Chief of Polygraph Tom Mauriello.

Are Afghan interpreters who risked their lives to help U.S. forces now being consigned to death because of a flawed test? "They just told me, 'you failed the polygraph test,'" Afghan interpreter Omid Mahmoodi said. Many tell Newsy they've been denied Special Immigrant Visas after failing the required polygraph.