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Forensics: AI Created Junk About Telepathy, Aliens. An American Science Journal Published It
A wave of fake, AI-created research papers is a threat to science, truth, publishing, and universities. — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/dereknewton/2025/10/20/ai-created-junk-about-telepathy-aliens-an-american-science-journal-published-it/
Posted in CSI, forensic fraud, Forensic science misconduct, junk forensic science
Tagged AI fraud
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Forensics: Bode lab lost DNA extract in murder case. Family gets no explanations.
Posted in Crime lab scandal, CSI, DNA profiling
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Forensics: Medical Sleuthing Identified the Dangers of Thalidomide | Scientific American
FDA medical examiner Frances Oldham wanted data that would show that thalidomide was safe to use during pregnancy. It wasn’t — Read on http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/medical-sleuthing-identified-the-dangers-of-thalidomide/
Posted in AAFS, CSI, Medical errors, Uncategorized
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Forensics: Politicians to blame. Audit details failures of DC’s Department of Forensic Sciences
An audit of D.C.’s Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS) found that the department failed to “operate as an independent part of the justice system.” — Read on http://www.fox5dc.com/news/audit-details-failures-of-dcs-department-of-forensic-sciences
Forensics: Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System: Fabricant, M. Chris: Amazon.com
Just published. Already has rave reviews. Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System [Fabricant, M. Chris] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System — Read on http://www.amazon.com/Science-American-Criminal-Justice-System/dp/1636140300/ref=nodl_
Posted in AAFS, Bad Forensic Science, Crime lab scandal, criminal justice, criminal justice reform, CSI, death penalty, exoneration, Exoneration costs, forensic evidence exaggeration, forensic fraud, forensic science misconduct, human rights violations, prosecutorial misconduct, Shaken Baby Syndrome myth, wrongful convictions
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Forensicsshf : Police explain how rape kit ended up in a database – Mission Local
The San Francisco Police Commission grilled police department leaders Wednesday about the policies and procedures that allowed officers to use DNA — Read on missionlocal.org/2022/03/police-explain-how-rape-kit-ended-up-in-a-database/
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: 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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