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Taking a Look at what a DA’s ‘Conviction Integrity Unit’ can do right
“Late last month, the National Registry of Exonerations reported that the United States had 125 exonerations in 2014, a record high. One of the report’s findings was that 67 of those exonerations – or 54 percent – “were obtained at … Continue reading
@CSIDDS has its two year birthday; Over 17000 hits and views about Science, Law and Forensics
Kudos to those who have found this blog worthwhile. I find the general public and attorneys involved in criminal defense are the most interested. Absolutely no response from the ‘dark side’ of forensic science which has been my niche topic … Continue reading
PBS’s Recent Segment on SBS (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
Originally posted on Wrongful Convictions Blog:
A Disputed Diagnosis that Sends Parents to Prison for Abuse. Last evening (3/23/15), PBS aired a segment that takes a critical look at the diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome. The story features Kate Judson,…
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Prosecutor-Driven Exoneration in Chicago Today…
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From the SunTimes.com: The Thursday jailhouse phone call began not much different than usual. “How’s your day going?” the inmate’s attorney, Kathleen Zellner, asked. “Pretty much like any other day in prison,” replied Alprentiss…
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Story of a prosecutor’s remorse
The passage of time doesn’t remove the importance of learning from exoneration litigation success. It should intensify how important it is. http://www.shreveporttimes.com/longform/opinion/readers/2015/03/20/lead-prosecutor-offers-apology-in-the-case-of-exonerated-death-row-inmate-glenn-ford/25049063
Juan Rivera to receive $20 million for 20 years of wrongful imprisonment
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Juan Rivera, 42, who endured three trials and twenty years of wrongful imprisonment before being exonerated of a vicious crime, has reached a $20 million settlement agreement with Lake County (IL) authorities. His $1…
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Investigation of forensic science misconduct and deception
Must read. Includes comments from UK expert Professor Iain Pretty. Im still waiting for a response from the US forensic dental group. I think they are in hiding. Thats too bad because they may miss out on some uncoming judicial … Continue reading
The Debra Milke Lawsuit – A Perspective
Originally posted on Wrongful Convictions Blog:
Camille Tilley, whose daughter Courtney was wrongfully convicted in Maricopa County, was kind enough to post a link to the lawsuit recently brought by Debra Milke against a number of Phoenex and Maricopa County,…
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False forensic bitemark case gets another CA high court look
William Richards’ newest attempt for freedom centers on this application of a new law expecting the judiciary to know something about junk forensic science. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-bite-mark-court-20150318-story.html
Debra Milke Case — She Remains Free — and IT’S DONE !!
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Today, the Arizona Supreme Court refused to grant the prosecution a retrial for Debra Milke. Milke’s conviction had been overturned by the US 9th Circuit for prosecutorial misconduct, and sent back to the Arizona…
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