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Forensics: Woman whose rape DNA led to her arrest sues San Francisco
A rape victim whose DNA from her sexual assault case was used by San Francisco police to arrest her in an unrelated property crime on Monday filed a lawsuit against the city. — Read on m.startribune.com/woman-whose-rape-dna-led-to-her-arrest-sues-san-francisco/600206222/
LA Sheriff Villanueva destroyed fotos. Forensic Expert’s Blunt Opinion Sheds New Suspicion In Kobe Bryant Crash Trial
A forensic expert in the Kobe trial has come forward with more damning testimony against LA County officials, this time concerning the handling of evidence. — Read on http://www.nickiswift.com/969677/forensic-experts-blunt-opinion-sheds-new-suspicion-in-kobe-bryant-crash-trial/
Posted in AAFS, Bad Forensic Science, Crime, Crime lab scandal
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Forensics: WTF? Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Adam Foss Indicted on Rape and Sex Abuse Charges
Adam Foss was honored as the Nelson Mandela Changemaker of the Year in 2017 — the same year he’s accused of raping a woman in a NY hotel room. — Read on http://www.insider.com/criminal-justice-reform-advocate-raping-woman-while-she-slept-2022-8
Posted in AAFS, Crime, human rights violations
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Forensics: After decades. L.A. sheriff’s deputy charged with sexually assaulting four girls, ages 7 to 13
A grand jury indicted a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy on charges of sexually assaulting four girls in a case that prosecutors had declined to pursue a — Read on http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l-sheriffs-deputy-charged-sexually-assaulting-four-girls-ages-7-13-rcna42675
Forensics: # NamUS needs funding! Families concern for Missing in Colorado plan Event for August 13, 2022
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will host the Missing in Colorado event at the Lowry Conference Center (1061 Akron Way, Bldg. 697, Denver, CO), — Read on arkvalleyvoice.com/missing-in-colorado-event-slated-for-august-13-2022/
Forensics: 1955 Warrant In Emmett Till Case Found, Family Seeks Arrest Of Woman
The arrest warrant for Carolyn Bryant Donham was discovered last week and Till’s family wants her to be charged nearly 70 years later. — Read on http://www.huffpost.com/entry/emmitt-till-arrest-warrant-carolyn-bryant-donham_n_62bcb7e5e4b0a21d84220f40
Posted in AAFS, Civil rights, Crime, criminal justice, human rights violations
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Forensics: Cold case: Who murdered Maggie Long 1,651 days ago?
Typical cold murder case with no leads. In December of 2017, 17-year-old Long was found dead in her home after it was set on fire. The fire was declared an arson and Long’s death was ruled a homicide. — Read … Continue reading
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Forensics: Kansas prosecutor disbarred for misconduct in murder case
The Kansas Supreme Court disbars former prosecutor Jacqie Spradling. She prosecuted the double murder case of Dana Chandler in Topeka, which was overturned. — Read on http://www.kansascity.com/news/state/kansas/article261634432.html
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Forensics: 13 years later: Remains of Brittanee Drexel found in South Carolina, suspect charged
Remains found in a wooded area in South Carolina have been confirmed to belong to 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel, according to police. — Read on http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/national/2022/05/16/13-years-later-remains-of-brittanee-drexel-found-in-south-carolina-suspect-charged/
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