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#Forensics in Michael Brown shooting : Chaos, uncertainty and confusion in the Press and now….Silence?
Originally posted on FORENSICS and LAW in FOCUS @ CSIDDS | News and Trends:
Summary and comment: The staid demeanor of most forensic science CSI shows and public conventions has been contradicted by the explosion of news media coverage of forensics related…
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Despite DNA, California Courts say Expert testimony is “merely an opinion” and “can’t be false”
FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM This past year has been a tremendous success for the California Innocence Project on many fronts, from successes in the courtroom to increased media and public awareness of our cause and mission. 2014 also saw success in … Continue reading
Forensic science review : 40 years of assuming “unique dental profiling” now considered unproven – AGAIN
The vagaries of what is “science” is a topic of interest to historians and those in the science business as part of their training. “Scientific advance” is what is expected to be the outcome. An odd variant is when some … Continue reading
More on the physical evidence from Ferguson from WaPo
This opinion includes graphics and an observation that protestors and others don’t seem to care what the forensic evidence suggests and affirms. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2014/11/28/the-physical-evidence-in-the-michael-brown-case-supported-the-officer/
#Forensics in Michael Brown shooting : Chaos, uncertainty and confusion in the Press and now….Silence?
Summary and comment: The staid demeanor of most forensic science CSI shows and public conventions has been contradicted by the explosion of news media coverage of forensics related to Michael Brown’s shooting in Ferguson, MO. Who says forensic scientists always … Continue reading
#Forensics The trending myth of #science in Shaken Baby convictions
Another terrible example of non-research based forensic opinions. m.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/11/how-can-doctors-be-sure-a-babys-been-shaken/382632 Download the official Twitter app here Sent from my iPhone
#Forensics DNA and Amanda Knox case. Defense perspective
Nothing more compelling than crime scene DNA. Problems occur when the cops cannot find any at first. Then do a poor job collecting it. And then the prosecution continues regardless. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/10344492/No-DNA-evidence-to-place-Amanda-Knox-at-the-murder-scene.html
#Forensics When experts retaliate against scientific critics
This is just one very public example of desperate folks who dislike hearing colleagues legitimate opinions on forensic reform. Other examples are more sneaky. http://www.theagitator.com/2011/12/27/bite-mark-news/
#Forensics A story about science vs those who pretend science.
This is the case that destroyed the reputation of a forensic method long considered suspect outside the realm of the American Academy of Forensic Science. https://csidds.com/2014/05/01/ray-krones-exoneration-from-bitemark-evidence-the-inside-story-csidds/
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#Forensics : Dr. Michael Baden’s recent interview on the ballistic and path evidence in #Ferguson shooting
Baden does not quote his last week’s testimony given to the Ferguson grand jury. But, not surprisingly, he lays out statements regarding his findings and opinions. Thus is the latitude of forensic experts. You have to endure some commercial interludes at … Continue reading
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