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Forensics: The race to decide which world leader has the worst pandemic record. The competition is fierce.
Too many candidates are vying for membership in the covid-19 hall of shame. — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/03/30/which-world-leader-has-worst-pandemic-record-competition-is-fierce/
Forensics: Another look at the history of quack forensic dentistry.
Cases like this are still being litigated by the Innocence Project. Eddie Lee Howard was just recently exonerated. Over 20 years on Parchman’s deathe row. DAs continue to argue these “masters of forensic dentistry” are legitimate. reason.com/2009/05/15/a-forensics-charlatan-gets-cau/
Forensics: An Elite Group Of Scientists Tried To Warn Trump Against Lockdowns In March
Unadulterated and ego-driven poseurs. What a crappy legacy for these jerks. An Elite Group Of Scientists Tried To Warn Trump Against Lockdowns In March — Read on http://www.buzzfeednews.com/amphtml/stephaniemlee/ioannidis-trump-white-house-coronavirus-lockdowns
Forensics: Bitemark fiasco leads to Proof of Innocence: New Arizona law opens testing national databases
While the bitemarkers argued amongst themselves abt Ray Krone’s crooked tooth, DNA AND fingerprint evidence existed that would have dismissed his case before trial. It took multiple trials, his conviction to death row, and a decade of appeals to get … Continue reading
Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Bad Forensic Science, Bite Marks, Bitemarks, CSI, forensic evidence exaggeration, forensic fraud, Forensic Science, Forensic science misconduct, junk forensic science, Ray Krone bitemark case, wrongful convictions
Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, AMERICAN BOARD OF FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY, junk forensic science, wrongful convictions
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Forensics: DC forensic lab under criminal investigation over firearms case
Im sure the lab claimed 100% accuracy. The D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences is under criminal investigation amid allegations that managers at the independent lab pressured analysts to change their conclusions, and then potentially misrepresented findings to its accrediting body, … Continue reading
Forensics: The US needs one of these. Is the UK’s Forensic Regulator role fit for purpose?
If the US had a national regulation of forensic methods and practices, its first target would be getting rid of the self-certifying bitemark board zealots who lied about having “science” to these national committees of real scientists: Two Congressional hearings … Continue reading
Forensics: Medical testing fraud. SF poop-testing startup, once compared to Theranos, charged in $60M fraud scheme
Im sure there are similar frauds in startup covid testing “entrepreneurs.” Start with Florida. A married pair of San Francisco entrepreneurs were indicted Thursday on multiple federal… — Read on http://www.sfgate.com/news/editorspicks/article/ubiome-richman-apte-sec-filing-charges-fraud-16042042.php
Forensics: Don’t believe what the cops say. What secret files on police officers tell us about misconduct – Los Angeles Times
Forensic examiners beware. Two years after Senate Bill 1421 opened up police records kept secret for decades, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released a cache of disciplinary records that reveal new details about deputy misconduct. — Read on http://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-03-19/sb-1421-sheriffs-department-disclosure
Posted in AAFS, ABFO, Bad Forensic Science, prosecutorial misconduct
Tagged false police reports, police perjury
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Forensics: Pandemic children. 268 infected in new coronavirus outbreaks at 56 schools, says Michigan’s March 15 school outbreak report
Saying kids are immune is such BS. 268 infected in new coronavirus outbreaks at 56 schools, says Michigan’s March 15 school outbreak report – mlive.com — Read on http://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/03/268-infected-in-new-coronavirus-outbreaks-at-56-schools-says-michigans-march-15-school-outbreak-report.html
Forensics: Brandon Garrett. How Do Lawyers and Jurors Perceive Forensic Evidence? | Psychology Today
Assessing lawyers vs laypeople about forensic reliability. Bitemarks being as good as fingerprints began with Ted Bundy in 1978. Bitemarkers still argue they have “science” in their favor. Real scientists say “WTF?” Criminal courts still have Bundy, Marx (a CA … Continue reading
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