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Forensics: A Trail of Tears. How the Junk Science of Hair Analysis Keeps People Behind Bars – Mother Jones
Each of these cases takes years to litigate and $ defendants don’t possess. The technique, developed before DNA testing, can’t definitively tie suspects to crime scenes. Try explaining that to juries — or some judges. — Read on http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/12/how-the-junk-science-of-hair-analysis-keeps-people-behind-bars/
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Forensics: Getting rid of bitemark believers. Updated Evidence Rule Warns Judges Against Junk Science
Changes to a new federal rule of evidence will go into effect on Friday, reminding judges that they should be extra vigilant about not allowing “junk science” from expert witnesses to reach juries. — Read on news.bloomberglaw.com/employee-benefits/updated-evidence-rule-warns-judges-against-junk-science
Forensics: Anatomy of junk forensics baffling Juries that don’t understand forensic science who send innocent people to prison − a short training video could help
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary… — Read on http://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/juries-that-don-t-understand-forensic-science-can-18393874.php
Forensics: OUCH!Connecticut agrees to a $25 million settlement in the Henry Lee evidence fabrication case | AP News
Connecticut’s attorney general has agreed to a $25.2 million settlement with two men who spent decades in prison for murder, based partly on evidence presented by famed forensic scientist Henry Lee that a judge later found was fabricated. — Read … Continue reading
Forensics: DAs seldom get punished for misconduct. Wrongful Convictions Cost Chicago Taxpayers $153M from 2019 to 2023: Analysis | Chicago News
That toll is set to grow in the coming weeks, as the Chicago City Council considers paying $25 million to resolve separate lawsuits filed in 2016 by two men who spent a combined 34 years in prison after being wrongly … Continue reading
Forensics: Read your own declaration before going to court. FBI investigates key witness for Bryan Kohberger’s defense
Rather than cross-examine an expert witness for the defense of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson flagged the FBI to investigate her following some contradictory testimony. — Read on http://www.fox13seattle.com/news/fbi-investigates-key-witness-for-bryan-kohbergers-defense
Forensis: Excellent Review. THE CHALLENGES TO THE FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF HUMAN BITE MARKS IN SKIN Etc.
Conclusions reveal why bm opinions are invalid. Skin distortion and cognitive biases are paramount. Great literature review. View of THE CHALLENGES TO THE FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF HUMAN BITE MARKS IN SKIN AND COMPARISON WITH TEETH — Read on esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/4142/99193547137
‘Flawed’ bitemark evidence in court could lead to wrongful convictions, even death sentences – Study Finds – @The_AAFS
The American Academy of Forensics Sciences should pay attention and remove these dentists’ accreditation. According to the findings, bitemarks on skin do not transfer accurately, and even minor distortions could potentially match a large number of individuals. — Read on … Continue reading
Forensics: Journal of the California Dental Association. “Bitemark evidence has led to wrongful convictions and death sentences.”
“We find bitemark transfer to skin is not reliable.” https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19424396.2023.2191391 — Read on http://www.inforney.com/content/tncms/live/
Cop forensics takes a hit. Maryland Supreme Court imposes limits on ballistics evidence used to link guns to crimes
An opinion by the Supreme Court of Maryland published Tuesday imposed limits on the use of ballistics evidence in courtrooms across the state. — Read on http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-md-maryland-supreme-court-limits-firearm-testimony-20230621-v7fqgcik2vgefj3zmfvbgrap3e-story.html
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