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Forensics: Paint chip defense works. Justice Department drops criminal case against Olympian over damaged Reflecting Pool
Government lawyers said in a 20-page court filing that information provided since the indictment of David Hearn shows that the damage was the result of a “flawed installation by the contractor” as well as “the rush to complete the project … Continue reading
Forensics: Looking for the truth. When families question a death investigation, getting a second autopsy can be complicated
After investigators ruled 31-year-old high school counselor and coach Kelsey Harris’ death a suicide in 2021, her mother, Kellee, said she was not convinced the inquiry had answered the most important questions.About a week before Kelsey died, police had arrested … Continue reading
Foorensics: An Apt Title. BIs Fingerprint Evidence “Fryed” in New Jersey? – Bredemarket
Thanks to Mike Bowers (CSI DDS) for this story about possible changes to the admissibility of fingerprint evidence in New Jersey. But first, some background. Fingerprint evidence While facial recognition results and DNA results can only serve as investigative leads, … Continue reading
Forensics: Law. Judge blasts Trump lawsuit against IRS as improper. Trump’s lawyer now in trouble.
Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was settled by the Justice Department with an agreement to create a $1.8 billion “lawfare” fund that has since been scrapped. — Read on http://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/13/trump-irs-doj-lawsuit-blanche.html
Forensics: Fraud. Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds.
Residents of the village of Zvernec near the project have been contesting Artur Shehu’s claim on the land in court cases that date back more than a decade. — Read on http://www.reuters.com/world/europe/businessman-who-sold-land-kushner-resort-albania-suspected-faking-deeds-2026-07-11/
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Forensics: In Utah, a new DNA profile could upend a 40-year-old death row case
Prosecutors want to confirm whether or not DNA found on evidence is not a match to Douglas Carter, but a defense attorney said findings so far “exonerated” him. “The only consideration which [ought] to remain is how make right the … Continue reading
Forensics: Defense attacking biology. Alex Murdaugh seeking DNA dream team behind Kohberger case to help rewrite murder trial
Othram, lab used to identify Kohberger and solve Lady of the Dunes cold case, could now test DNA in Murdaugh trial. — Read on nypost.com/2026/07/05/us-news/alex-murdaugh-seeking-dna-dream-team-behind-kohberger-case-to-help-rewrite-murder-trial/
Obstinate District Attorney II: Investigating how District Attorneys reprosecute vacated convictions
Prosecutors are pleased with convictions. Defendants appeal. Sometimes defendants win. Then the prosecution re-prosecutes. Double jeopardy? Nope. … Obstinate District Attorney II: Investigating how District Attorneys reprosecute vacated convictions
Forensics: JonBenet Ramsey’s Dad Weighs In on DNA Testing After Yvonne Woods Pleads Guilty to Manipulating Data
JonBenét Ramsey’s loved ones are still looking for answers nearly 30 years after she was murdered in her family’s home in Boulder, Colorado, in December 1996. As the case still remains unsolved, Ramse… — Read on http://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/jonbenet-ramsey-dad-weighs-dna-182040970.html
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Forensics: Judge Says Crime Lab ‘Recklessly’ Violated Court Order In Murder Trial Of Accused Romeo Nance Accomplice
A Will County Judge on Wednesday ruled Will County prosecutors had ignored her order for an expert to be present for DNA testing. — Read on patch.com/illinois/joliet/judge-says-crime-lab-recklessly-violated-court-order-murder-trial-accused-romeo
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