Monthly Archives: February 2020

Forensics: Trumps DNA is the center point in 1990’s rape accusation embedded in defamation lawsuit. 

Posted on February 8, 2020 by csidds

Delaying justice is a common tactic throughout his administration.  https://apnews.com/328cf2763624edef08246291b2c3aab6

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Forensics: 1984 murder charge of crime labber now described as lab error. 

Posted on February 5, 2020 by csidds

Those DAs in San Diego are relentless. They’ve ignored this for decades. Crime lab guy suicided before trial. DNA never lies. Right? https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/story/2020-02-04/crime-lab-worker-testifies-he-might-have-contaminated-evidence-in-1984-murder-case

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Forensics: Real perps go free after false convictions

Posted on February 3, 2020 by csidds

A look at how prosecutors and cops play deaf and dumb after innocent defendants are exonerated. https://thecrimereport.org/2020/02/03/prosecutorial-misconduct-getting-away-with-murder/

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