Monthly Archives: July 2026

Forensics: A Primer On False Bitemark Evidence Cloaked as the Truth. When junk science decides guilt in the South. Case Studies.

Posted on July 29, 2026 by csidds

Below is an opinion column by Jeremy Hutchinson, Mark Bowling and Mark Kate Mull: States should adopt the federal standard for expert testimony and make reliability a threshold requirement, not a question left for jurors to sort out after unreliable science … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Another bitemark case! 1989 Eugene murder conviction relied on junk science. Now the man wrongfully convicted has been released after 37 years.

Posted on July 19, 2026 by csidds

A 1989 Eugene murder conviction relied on junk science. Now the man wrongfully convicted has been released – OPB — Read on http://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/18/a-1989-eugene-murder-conviction-relied-on-junk-science-now-the-man-wrongfully-convicted-has-been-released/

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Forensics: Medicine: The Power of Testosterone in the US Military. 🧪

Posted on July 18, 2026 by csidds

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Foorensics: An Apt Title. BIs Fingerprint Evidence “Fryed” in New Jersey? – Bredemarket

Posted on July 16, 2026 by csidds

Thanks to Mike Bowers (CSI DDS) for this story about possible changes to the admissibility of fingerprint evidence in New Jersey. But first, some background. Fingerprint evidence While facial recognition results and DNA results can only serve as investigative leads, … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Looking for scientific proofs. NJ Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision on Reliability of Fingerprint Evidence

Posted on July 15, 2026 by csidds

In a landmark decision that could have a far reaching impact on forensic practices and expert testimony admissibility standards, the New Jersey… — Read on http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/nj-supreme-court-issues-landmark-6710351/

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Forensics: Law. Judge blasts Trump lawsuit against IRS as improper. Trump’s lawyer now in trouble.

Posted on July 14, 2026 by csidds

Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was settled by the Justice Department with an agreement to create a $1.8 billion “lawfare” fund that has since been scrapped. — Read on http://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/13/trump-irs-doj-lawsuit-blanche.html

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Forensics: Medicine. CDC Stopped Monitoring Parasite Now Causing Explosive Diarrhea Across The Country.

Posted on July 11, 2026 by csidds

Brain worm survivor wreaks havoc on community health. MAHA. — Read on http://www.huffpost.com/entry/cdc-stopped-monitoring-diarrhea-parasite_n_6a51348fe4b057296980d94b

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Forensics: Fraud. Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds.

Posted on July 11, 2026 by csidds

Residents of the village of Zvernec near the project have been contesting Artur Shehu’s claim on the land in court cases that date back more than a decade. — Read on http://www.reuters.com/world/europe/businessman-who-sold-land-kushner-resort-albania-suspected-faking-deeds-2026-07-11/

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Forensics: In Utah, a new DNA profile could upend a 40-year-old death row case

Posted on July 11, 2026 by csidds

Prosecutors want to confirm whether or not DNA found on evidence is not a match to Douglas Carter, but a defense attorney said findings so far “exonerated” him. “The only consideration which [ought] to remain is how make right the … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Court order ignored. US Attorney for Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros appears in court over handling of case involving Venezuelan gang

Posted on July 10, 2026 by csidds

U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros appeared in federal court over the handling of a case involving a Venezuelan gang. — Read on abc7chicago.com/post/us-attorney-andrew-boutros-court-thursday-handling-case/19474282/

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