Category Archives: criminal justice

Forensics: Law. A world on trial: How lawyers documenting Israeli abuse pay a price | Israel-Palestine conflict

Behind the mounting evidence of crimes against Palestinians are the lawyers braving harassment and violence. — Read on http://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/6/19/a-world-on-trial-how-lawyers-documenting-israeli-abuse-pay-a-price

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Forensics: Law. Luigi takes insanity as his new defense strategy in the CEO murder trial.

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Forensics:: Law. If There’s $1.776 Billion for January 6 Rioters, Why Not for Broken Indian Treaties?  – Native News Online

If There’s $1.776 Billion for January 6 Rioters, Why Not for Broken Indian Treaties?  – Native News Online — Read on nativenewsonline.net/opinion/if-theres-1-776-billion-for-january-6-rioters-why-not-for-broken-indian-treaties/

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Forensics: Data Centers. Philly Cops Admit That They’re Tracking “First Amendment Activity” Critical of AI

A law enforcement document obtained by The Intercept shows police scan social media looking for posts opposing AI data centers. — Read on theintercept.com/2026/06/01/ai-data-center-protest-police-surveillance/

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Forensics: Politics. Law. ‘Broadview Six’ File Motion to Recoup Legal Expenses After Botched Prosecution | Chicago

Defense attorneys filed a motion through which they will seek to recoup attorneys’ fees for the now-former defendants, days after Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced his office had dismissed all charges in the controversial case. — Read on news.wttw.com/2026/06/02/broadview-six-file-motion-recoup-legal-expenses-after-botched-prosecution

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Forensics: Illinois has 600 exonerations since 1989. Senate approves landmark Sims measure to raise compensation for exonerees

  SPRINGFIELD — People who have been exonerated in Illinois would have a clearer path to financial stability and support under a landmark measure led by State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. that has passed the… — Read on http://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/caucus-news/42-senator-elgie-r-sims-jr-news/6982-senate-approves-landmark-sims-measure-to-raise-compensation-for-exonerees

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Forensics: Law. Executions and ruined lives. How forensic failure in the courtroom costs lives

How forensic failure in the courtroom costs lives — Read on thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/5897955-wrongful-convictions-junk-science/amp/

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Forensics: Uncontrolled variables ignored. Experts fear hair strand tests are being misinterpreted in Family Court cases

There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court. — Read on http://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xw9j5dz1qo

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Forensics: Law. Malicious prosecution of Abrego Garcia is dismissed. DOJ says ruling is “dangerous.”

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Forensics: Bitemarks fabricated. Man who spent decades on death row awaits Louisiana Supreme Court ruling on his case

A West Monroe man who spent decades on death row is waiting for the Louisiana Supreme Court to decide the next chapter in his case after his conviction was set aside last year. — Read on http://www.kplctv.com/2026/05/22/man-who-spent-decades-death-row-awaits-louisiana-supreme-court-ruling-his-case/

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