Monthly Archives: February 2026

Forensics: Looking at fingerprints, firearms and shoe prints for the last 100 years. New Database Documents a Century of Court Decisions on Forensic Expert Evidence Testimony – Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law

Posted on February 19, 2026 by csidds

New Database Documents a Century of Court Decisions on Forensic Expert Evidence Testimony – Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law — Read on wcsj.law.duke.edu/news/new-database-documents-a-century-of-court-decisions-on-forensic-expert-evidence-testimony/

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Forensics: Crime. Law. Lawyers begin tracker to monitor abnormal DOJ criminal charges : NPR

Posted on February 18, 2026 by csidds

Criminal defense lawyers are tracking when the Justice Department appears to rely on irregular charging practices, including aggressive legal theories and possible political retribution. — Read on http://www.npr.org/2026/02/18/g-s1-110397/justice-department-tracker-abnormal-criminal-charges

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Forensics: Good Info. NIST Releases New Forensic Genetic Reference Material to Help Crime Laboratories Analyze Challenging Cases | NIST

Posted on February 18, 2026 by csidds

The reference material is the first to include mixtures of high-quality and degraded DNA from different individuals. — Read on http://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2026/02/nist-releases-new-forensic-genetic-reference-material-help-crime

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Forensics: “Haven of fraud.” Bondi and Blanche take credit for ongoing case with local agencies.

Posted on February 18, 2026 by csidds

Office of Public Affairs | Fraud Tourists Plead Guilty to Minneapolis Medicaid Fraud | United States Department of Justice — Read on http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/fraud-tourists-plead-guilty-minneapolis-medicaid-fraud

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Forensics: Police. Crime has not dropped. Analysis Shows That ICE Has Deputized More Than 13,000 Local Law Enforcement Officers, and Promised Billions in Funding to Local Agencies Through Expanded 287(g) Program

Posted on February 17, 2026 by csidds

NEW BRIEF: Analysis Shows That ICE Has Deputized More Than 13,000 Local Law Enforcement Officers, and Promised Billions in Funding to Local Agencies Through Expanded 287(g) Program – Fwd.us — Read on http://www.fwd.us/news/new-brief-analysis-shows-that-ice-has-deputized-more-than-13000-local-law-enforcement-officers-and-promised-billions-in-funding-to-local-agencies-through-expanded-287g-program/

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Forensics: One corporation is the main provider. England: Collapsing forensic science system is ‘national scandal in the making’ | Scottish Legal News

Posted on February 17, 2026 by csidds

The forensic science system in England and Wales is on the brink of collapse. This stark assessment, expressed by Professor Angela Gallop, has been reinforced today by the House of Lord Science and Technology Committee in a report that found … Continue reading →

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Forensics: More issues. Sheriff Nanos sent Nancy Guthrie evidence to private Florida lab instead of FBI

Posted on February 15, 2026 by csidds

DNA testing company Othram co-founder Kristen Mittelman criticized Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos for sending Nancy Guthrie case evidence to a Florida lab, calling it “devastating.” — Read on http://www.foxnews.com/us/genealogy-company-exec-slams-pima-sheriffs-devastating-move-ship-nancy-guthrie-evidence-florida-lab https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15561569/Nancy-Guthrie-cops-DNA-delays-lab-miles-away.html

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Forensics: Guthrie case Sheriff explains good reasons not to switch DNA labs.

Posted on February 13, 2026 by csidds

He is willing to share all results with the feds. He starts at 1:00 min mark. https://youtu.be/7YVKi9MW9_8?si=9ZEooTlx4bIW9O8-

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Forensics: Perjury. ICE says federal agents appear to have lied about confrontation that led to shooting – POLITICO

Posted on February 13, 2026 by csidds

Officers claimed they were attacked, prompting one to open fire. — Read on http://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/13/ice-minneapolis-shooting-assault-00780839 Here is the video from the dash cameras.

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Forensics: Prisons. ICE Boosts Income at Private Prison Company GEO Group by 800 Percent.

Posted on February 13, 2026 by csidds

The company’s year-end earnings call came just days after a lawsuit alleges guards in the company’s Washington state immigrant prison assaulted immigrants. — Read on prospect.org/2026/02/12/ice-immigration-prison-geo-group-trump/

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