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Doubts of arson reliability occurring in Pennsylvania. IP using Todd Willingham wrongful conviction expert
The prosecution claims “overwhelming” evidence exists even if an arson inspector’s opinions of this defendant’s guilt is no longer supported. The upcoming new trial will prove or disprove that theory. One glaring similarity of this case with Todd Willingham’s conviction … Continue reading
UK MD “Erased” Waney Squier “distain” for her peers is claptrap. Famed Spilsbury would be ashamed.
Spilsbury in his lab. A bunch of stuffed medical shirts demand their respect at all costs to public safety and claim “ipse dixit” expertise to those who submit to their “peer” review. “Disdainers” beware. Respect your betters in science or … Continue reading
US DOJ puts some teeth into review of other forensic practices beside just hair matching
Assistant DOJ director Sally Yates takes the high road in the direction of vetting closed criminal cases using other “police forensic sciences” involving “patterns.” Her statements indicates concerns about examiners “overstating” their conclusions in court. That bypasses whether the methods … Continue reading
Forensics : A digital compendium about how to stage a crime scene
Well, its not really a compendium, just some links about general crime scene opinions at the end. Not surprisingly, the resources are really anecdotal and little to none show empirical investigation. Hey, this is forensic “police science,” not CSI, right? … Continue reading
Is DNA Source Code argument similar to the IPhone secrecy argument?
Obviously not the same, but its aggravating and sad that Prosecutors are pro on the cracking of IPhone codes but are defending the DNA software guy in order to protect his “proprietary interests.” http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/dna-software-code
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Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, CSI, Forensic science
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The shocking and tawdry history of Forensics in Mississippi ignored by US 5th Circuit once again
The US Fifth Circuit turns its back on a huge forensics scandal in Mississippi I have spent nearly 20 years investigating cases from this state involving death penalty cases and life sentences related to the errant pathology and “science” experts … Continue reading
ABFO/ An AAFS forensic affiliate runs into problems with another bitemark matching case
The American Board of Forensic Odontology just lost its’ a face-off with the Texas Forensic Science Commission. The TFSC recommended a moratorium ( Texas Panel Calls for an End to Criminal IDs via Bitemarks ) on biting evidence after a seven-month investigation … Continue reading
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Forensics : Bypassing IPhone fingerprint system is cheap and easy to do
Just buy some special ink jet printer ink that conducts an electrical charge. Now to just match up all the fingerprints stolen from the IRS to the actual person’s iPhone. No gonna happen. Cops might like the idea. Fingerprints are … Continue reading
State liability for faked crime lab testing goes to the jury – Boston
Former state chemist Annie Dookhan was sentenced to three to five years in state prison after she pleaded guilty in 2013 to tampering with evidence and filing false reports. 9:15 am PDT update at the bottom Massachusetts is first up … Continue reading
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Tagged Forensic science, junk science, Miscarriage of justice, wrongful convictions
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Overview about “Purg(ing) junk science from courtroom” : Effective National Policies Needed
Details into what the Texas Forensic Science Commission is all about. Too bad there are 48 other states without similar legislative produced review boards. The White House needs to become more active in supporting and implementing similar standards. So far … Continue reading
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