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Foreniscs: Its bites, guns and hair again. Why a High-Ranking FBI Attorney Is Pushing ‘Unbelievable’ Junk Science on Guns
This science-denial trope is endemic and will not die. Forensic analysts testify at trials as “experts.” But juries don’t know that their methods “seriously underestimate the false positive rate.” — Read on http://www.thedailybeast.com/the-fbi-keeps-pushing-junk-science-to-win-convictions
Forensics: Admitting uncertainty in forensic testimony. The Science of Injustice: PW Talks with M. Chris Fabricant
In ‘Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System’ (Akashic, Apr.), Fabricant, the Innocence Project’s director of strategic litigation, presents the horrifying story of how Americans have been wrongfully convicted, and executed, based on “expert” testimony. — Read on http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/88461-the-science-of-injustice-pw-talks-with-m-chris-fabricant.html
Forensics: Unequal justice. Why did Tennessee’s Pamela Moses receive a six-year prison sentence?
Rachel Maddow Show: When Pamela Moses tried to register to vote — not cast a ballot, just register — she was criminally charged and sentenced to six years. — Read on http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/why-did-tennessee-s-pamela-moses-receive-six-year-prison-n1288648
Forensics: FBI Statement on Investigation into Bomb Threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Houses of Worship — FBI
The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces are leading the investigation into the nationwide series of bomb threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and houses of worship. — Read on http://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/fbi-statement-on-investigation-into-bomb-threats-to-historically-black-colleges-and-universities-and-houses-of-worship
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Forensics: US DOJ DNA database at work. Human remains found decades ago now tied to 1970s cold case. #NamUS
Linda LeBeau went missing in 1977, remains found in 1986 have now been identified as belonging to her — Read on news.yahoo.com/human-remains-found-decades-ago-202443704.html
Forensics: 500 NYC Convictions to Be Tossed Based on Cop’s Alleged Perjury, DA Says – NBC New York
Bad apple? Who else knew of this? Prosecutors in the Bronx say more than 500 convictions have been or will be dismissed because they relied on testimony from a former NYPD detective now facing… — Read on http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/500-nyc-convictions-to-be-tossed-based-on-cops-alleged-perjury-da-says/3505488/
Forensics: The Innocence Projects’ plans for its next 30 years.
innocenceproject.org/in-the-vanguard-of-justice-reform-the-road-ahead/
Forensics: Pennsylvania wants to use NAMUS via a New missing person bill that will require national reporting
Only 11 US states mandate the use of the NIJ funded NAMUS database which combines both public access of family info requests and law enforcement missing persons reports. NAMUS is located here: https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/ HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania currently ranks … Continue reading
Forensics: First Black female in Tennessee. A 74-Year-Old Black Woman Gets Exonerated After Spending 28 Years in Prison
Joyce Watkins was granted parole in 2015, but she immediately began taking steps towards clearing her name and getting her 1988 conviction overturned. — Read on http://www.complex.com/life/black-woman-exoneration-prison-innocence
Forensics: experts weigh in on DC crime lab’s next steps
Its still politicians vs scientists at this lab in DC. The team of forensic experts advising prosecutors about the troubled D.C. crime lab are urging against District officials’ plan to reinstate some divisions of the agency quickly. — Read on … Continue reading
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