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Expanding government DNA archives form major debate on involving innocent people
The shadow of “big brother” watching you comes out in print within this piece about massive forensic DNA collection in numerous states. California has the biggest database. “The question is: Do we want the government to have all these genetic … Continue reading
Posted in Civil rights, criminal justice
Tagged Criminal Justice, Forensic science, government dna databases
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Questionable Gunshot Residue from old conviction gives Aussie court a new headache
In the rollup to a new trial against a man previous accused of murder, convicted and then released after 19 years, the focus of misuse or at least the accusations of questionably “researched” forensic evidence is in the headlines. Seems an FBI … Continue reading
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Tagged forensic examiner error, Forensic science, Miscarriage of justice
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UK: A life of fighting crime is not like CSI
Another memoir about chasing the bad guys. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3446240/Legendary-crime-scene-investigator-lifts-lid-gory-gripping-case-files.html
Forensic toolmark and material analysis of Fayum mummy portraits
Having spent some time with one of the Fayum mummies named Herakleides residing at the Getty Villa in Malibu, CA, this video presentation of recent research of similar specimens is truly fascinating. These archeo-forensic folks just rock. http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/secrets-2000-year-old-egyptian-mummy-portraits-revealed-through-forensic-technology-1543876
Mess up, stolen drugs, perjury, in Medical Examiner crime lab leads to lawsuit
This Delaware case should show that wrongful convictions and junk forensic science are not a figment of the media’s imagination. “The medical examiner’s laboratory has since been replaced by the Division of Forensic Science under the Department of Safety and … Continue reading
BBC on Bitemarks – “An enormous task” to review old cases and convictions and executions
The bitemarkers claim they will assist in the now pending review of all their cases. Lets just say that their days of credibility as “scientific experts” are over. This article talks about the conviction and execution of David Wayne Spence. … Continue reading
Italian student showed signs of electrocution – Egypt forensic source
Double autopsies from Egypt and Italians forensic authorities indicate the extent of the student’s horrific injuries. Egypt security forces deny involvement despite reports the victim was taken into custody by the police. Remember that the Egyptian Forensic Institute has been … Continue reading
What’s NOT sexy about the DNA evidence, from another Avery ex-attorney
An opinion about the EDTA “planted” blood evidence from the second Avery conviction. http://www.bustle.com/articles/141587-steven-averys-former-lawyer-keith-findley-tells-wisn-what-the-general-public-gets-wrong-about-forensic
The expanding Constitutional Rights of a defendant to expect reliable forensic evidence
The US Constitution may have alot to say about Bill Richard’s right to fair trial, including any forensic evidence. It wasn’t always that way. Here is Virginia law professor Brandon Garrett providing a very complete look at the blend of trending … Continue reading
Texas Prosecutor who sent innocent man to death row is disbarred
This result goes on a very short list of ex-DAs who get punishment for cheating during their prosecution cases. The flip side is that most state Bar associations and Attorney Generals have ignored pursuing charges against lawyers who judges have … Continue reading
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Tagged Exculpatory Evidence, prosecutorial misconduct, wrongful convictions
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