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Forensics: Cracking Down on Junk Science: Judicial Conference Committee Approves Amendments to Federal Rule 702
This might dissuade some judges using the “let the jury figure it out” approach to vetting expert testimony. The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure recently voted unanimously to approve two proposed amendments to Federal Rule of … Continue reading
Forensics: Looking for reparations for police misconduct, Wrongful Conviction Lawyers Target Insurance Groups
The approach has forced insurers to pay more than $217 million in the last two decades. — Read on thecrimereport.org/2022/06/21/wrongful-conviction-lawyers-target-insurance-groups/
Forensics: Opinion | Innocence Project lawyer’s book shows where science clashes with the law
Add to this the fact that the bitemarkers are still certified by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Science knows certain forensic techniques — such as bite mark analysis — are junk. Why can’t judges accept that? — Read on … Continue reading
Forensics: Native woman comprise 50% of Canadian female inmates. These women subjected to 5 days of interrogation. Indigenous sisters hope for exoneration after almost 30 years in prison system.
Sisters Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance were convicted of second-degree murder almost 30 years ago for a crime they say they didn’t commit. Now, their case is under review. — Read on http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-june-15-2022-1.6489234/indigenous-sisters-hope-for-exoneration-after-almost-30-years-in-prison-system-1.6489902
Forensics: “Clean-hands” statute? Miami Man Who Spent Decades in Prison Unable to Get Compensation – Florida
Thomas James was recently exonerated after serving 32 years for a crime he didn’t commit. But after the cameras went away, he was left to start over with… — Read on http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/what-are-we-supposed-to-do-miami-man-faces-life-challenges-after-exoneration/2785339/
Forensics: The limits of psych experts in court. In celebrity courtroom slugfest, legal glare also falls on expert medical testimony
When two wealthy celebrities engage in no-holds barred combat in a courtroom over the most personal aspects of their private lives together, the results can be disconcerting – but also… — Read on http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/in-celebrity-courtroom-slugfest-legal-9232924/
Forensics: AI computing child abuse cases is flawed and racially discriminatory.
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Forensics: Junk science reparation. Massachusetts agrees to settlement for thousands of people who were wrongfully convicted of drug charges
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has agreed to a settlement that would pay back fees associated with legal cases, probation and fines for tens of thousands of people who were wrongfully — Read on http://www.wlfi.com/content/tncms/live/
Forensics: Last Salem ‘witch’ pardoned 329 years after she was wrongly convicted | Massachusetts
Massachusetts lawmakers formally exonerate Elizabeth Johnson Jr, who was sentenced to death in 1693 — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/27/last-salem-witch-pardoned-elizabeth-johnson-jr-massachusetts
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