Category Archives: forensic evidence exaggeration

Forensics: Absurd science cited by anti-abortion drug TX judge

Posted on April 12, 2023 by csidds

http://www.huffpost.com/entry/judge-matthew-kacsmaryk-mifepristone-ruling-study-abortion-changes-you_n_643724ffe4b05765f3803ff8

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Forensics: More junk forensic odontology from India. Gender determination from bitemarks.

Posted on April 6, 2023 by csidds

http://www.editorialmanager.in/index.php/ijofr/article/download/770/958

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Forensics: Its time for the #AAFS to banish the bitemarkers’ junk science. From Max Houck

Posted on April 6, 2023 by csidds

https://open.substack.com/pub/maxhouck/p/is-silence-support-for-a-toothless?r=j5102&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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Forensics: Weak to fraudulent testimonies. Forensic Experts: Error, Bias, Incompetence and Criminality

Posted on April 4, 2023 by csidds

One of the tasks of a good legal team is to analyse, question and contest forensic reports and evidence. — Read on http://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/forensic-experts-error-bias-incompetence-and-criminality/

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Forensics series about another lieing crime lab “scientist.” Admissible: Shreds of Evidence : NPR

Posted on March 31, 2023 by csidds

Presented in partnership with iHeartMedia and Story Mechanics, Admissible is a new original podcast examining how a key building block of our justice system – evidence itself – is often flawed, disputed, or even manipulated. Hosted by reporter Tessa Kramer, … Continue reading →

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Forensics: The fight for exoneration: Over 29,100 years ‘lost’ in prison in wrongful convictions, database finds

Posted on March 18, 2023 by csidds

Over 29,100 years have been ‘lost’ in prison due to wrongful convictions, as Sidney Holmes’ 400-year prison sentence garners attention amid his exoneration. — Read on abcnews.go.com/US/fight-exoneration-29100-years-lost-prison-wrongful-convictions/story

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Forensics: Murdaugh blood spatter witness has expertise beyond the pale.

Posted on February 27, 2023 by csidds

This guy goes way beyond the limits to what limits exists in the field. Claims multiple shooters and more…. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/blood-spatter-expert-testifies-alex-murdaugh-trial_n_63fcfa84e4b0ecabbaa0b89d

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Forensics: Looking Back: Forensic Fraud in Child Abuse Cases | Coerced plea deals and hidden fraud

Posted on February 27, 2023 by csidds

By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist at The Westchester Guardian, which — Read on http://www.davisvanguard.org/2023/02/looking-back-forensic-fraud-in-child-abuse-cases-2/

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Forensics: The Devil pathologist masquerading as an expert for decades.

Posted on February 24, 2023 by csidds

https://youtu.be/pTypFBvx2Ik

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Forensics: Subjective and Contradictory opinions. Interpreting Blood Stain Patterns: Science or Speculation?

Posted on February 21, 2023 by csidds

In the TV-show Dexter, the titular character leads a double life as both a forensic scientist and a serial killer. Dexter’s unique forensic… — Read on http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx

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