Applications of DNA methods which are subjective is creating a scenario in TX which will probably be repeated across the entire US. Confidence in past convictions is rapidly deteriorating. One might say the enthusiasm for forensic DNA as a “magic bullet” outstripped reality. Many notable forensic personalities have some ‘xplaining’ to do on this.
The weight of these changes to wrongful conviction is summed up in the article as :
“It’s not probable but it’s possible.”
http://www.click2houston.com/news/concern-grows-over-dna-evidence-errors-in-texas/35607922
FORENSICS and LAW in FOCUS @ CSIDDS | News and Trends 
At least half of the FSC members run labs with DNA typing and knew that there were issues regarding the type of statistics being performed and reported during testimonies, dating back many, many moons. And there was awkward silence at the meeting during this topic of discussion. I was kinda surprised that no one mentioned ASCLD-LAB’s responsibility for promoting the bad science by awarding accreditation certificates to these labs. Usually, that’s scientist’s Go-To excuse.
Aint that the truth. This all started in the 90’s, right? Its the old elephant homily in action.
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