Category Archives: costs of wrongful convictions

Cairo Egypt : Forensic Medicine under political attack ; poor quality science journals ; Ballistics gone bad

Posted on April 6, 2015 by csidds

This following article has implications in regards to forensic publications. The few existing journals on “forensics” have little to no readership and inconsistent peer oversight..  “The scientific community is facing a ‘pollution problem’ in academic publishing, one that poses a … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Wisc payout of $6.5M on wrongful conviction considered a ‘bargain” by its defense lawyer.

Posted on April 2, 2015 by csidds

Wyoming crime lab tech cooks his own credentials San Francisco law enforcement reeling over multiple scandals Forensic science only offers probabilities, not guarantees that justice will be served How a defense pathology expert can get smeared in court by getting … Continue reading →

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The aftermath of death row exoneration: Milke, Ford, Krone

Posted on March 29, 2015 by csidds

Ray Krone was convicted to death on bogus forensic science. The expert still refuses to admit any regrets. Read how 3 exonorees have coped with freedom. http://m.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2015/0326/Debra-Milke-Why-freedom-feels-so-elusive-to-death-row-exonerees-video

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NC Governor proudly pardons white collar over those found factually innocent and incarcerated for decades

Posted on March 12, 2015 by csidds

Nothing speaks louder than the blind eye of politicians who care little to nothing about men and woman needing financial assistance after being exonerated after years of incarcerated. NC Governor McCrory takes all the credit for using his pardon powers … Continue reading →

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Hard data on factors leading to wrongful convictions : Forensics

Posted on March 4, 2015 by csidds
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$9.2 Million Awarded in Wrongful Conviction that Underscores FBI Forensic Problems

Posted on February 28, 2015 by csidds

Originally posted on Wrongful Convictions Blog:
February 28, 2015 – Yesterday Washington D.C. Superior Court Judge Neal E. Kravitz ordered $9.2 million be paid by the District to Kirk L. Odom, 52, in compensation for more than 21 years of…

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An Open Letter on Shaken Baby Syndrome and Courts: A False and Flawed Premise

Posted on February 6, 2015 by csidds

Originally posted on Wrongful Convictions Blog:
A group of 34 esteemed doctors, medical professionals, and international experts has jointly published a letter regarding the problem of how SBS is currently being prosecuted in the courts. See the Argument & Critique…

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The personal dangers of protecting the innocent and underprivileged around the world : Similar issues exist in the US.

Posted on February 1, 2015 by csidds

Civil rights and humanitarian legal advocacy is “The most dangerous job in law.” Prison, exile and worse exists around the world for legal advocates.  These stories make the pushback in the US against forensic and judicial reform seem paltry in … Continue reading →

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