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Forensics: Journal of the California Dental Association. “Bitemark evidence has led to wrongful convictions and death sentences.”
“We find bitemark transfer to skin is not reliable.” https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19424396.2023.2191391 — Read on http://www.inforney.com/content/tncms/live/
Forensics: ASU study sheds new light on inconclusive gun evidence. Should be considered exculpatory.
A forensic study that examined the validity of forensic cartridge-case comparisons found that inconclusive reports are actually a predictor of innocence, providing new evidence that could contribute to post-conviction arguments or prevent innocent suspects from being charged in gun-related crimes. … Continue reading
Forensics: Big No No. Fake ChatGPT Cases Costs Lawyers $5,000 Plus Embarrassment
Two Manhattan lawyers fined $5,000 for filing a ChatGPT-generated court brief could still face additional discipline, but the public attention they’re getting may be the worst of the punishment. — Read on news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/fake-chatgpt-cases-costs-lawyers-5-000-plus-embarrassment
Cop forensics takes a hit. Maryland Supreme Court imposes limits on ballistics evidence used to link guns to crimes
An opinion by the Supreme Court of Maryland published Tuesday imposed limits on the use of ballistics evidence in courtrooms across the state. — Read on http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-md-maryland-supreme-court-limits-firearm-testimony-20230621-v7fqgcik2vgefj3zmfvbgrap3e-story.html
#Forensic expert uncovers earliest known example of burials among human ancestors | Northumbria University, Newcastle
335,000 years ago! A forensic scientist from Northumbria University was part of a team that revealed members of a mysterious archaic human species buried their dead long before… — Read on newsroom.northumbria.ac.uk/pressreleases/forensic-expert-uncovers-earliest-known-example-of-burials-among-human-ancestors-3260463
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Forensics: DNA Testing Startup Lied To Customers About Deleting Their Data, FTC Alleges
A genetic testing company is under fire from the Federal Trade Commission for failing to protect customer data. — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2023/06/16/dna-testing-startup-lied-to-customers-about-deleting-their-data-ftc-alleges/
Trump’s dangerous plan to beat the classified documents case – Los Angeles Times
The former president’s arguments against the federal indictment are not likely to succeed. But with Judge Aileen Cannon’s help, they could cause pivotal delays. — Read on http://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-06-14/donald-trump-federal-indictment-arraignment-prosecutor-misconduct-classified-documents-litman
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Forensics: Fewer than 1% of defendants in federal criminal cases were acquitted in 2022
In 2022, only 290 of 71,954 defendants in federal criminal cases – about 0.4% – went to trial and were acquitted. — Read on http://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/06/14/fewer-than-1-of-defendants-in-federal-criminal-cases-were-acquitted-in-2022/
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Forensics: Detectives Close Missing Person Cold Case After 42 Years –
23-081 Detectives Close Missing Person Cold Case After 42 Years – — Read on http://www.pcsoweb.com/23-081-detectives-close-missing-person-cold-case-after-42-years-
Forensics: Expert says ending DNA testing at the border will result in ‘more suffering and exploitation’
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