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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.
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/
Forensics: Medicine: The Power of Testosterone in the US Military. 🧪
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Foorensics: An Apt Title. BIs Fingerprint Evidence “Fryed” in New Jersey? – Bredemarket
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
Forensics: Looking for scientific proofs. NJ Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision on Reliability of Fingerprint Evidence
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/
Forensics: Law. Judge blasts Trump lawsuit against IRS as improper. Trump’s lawyer now in trouble.
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
Forensics: Medicine. CDC Stopped Monitoring Parasite Now Causing Explosive Diarrhea Across The Country.
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.
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
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
Forensics: Court order ignored. US Attorney for Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros appears in court over handling of case involving Venezuelan gang
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/
Forensics: Cops lie in court. Pay $9M to Man Who Spent 17 Years in Prison After Being Wrongfully Convicted, City Lawyers Recommend | Chicago News
Wrongful convictions have long been the most expensive kind of police misconduct in Chicago, costing taxpayers $131.5 million in the first six months of 2026, according to an analysis of city data by WTTW News. — Read on news.wttw.com/2026/07/09/pay-9m-man-who-spent-17-years-prison-after-being-wrongfully-convicted-city-lawyers
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