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Forensics: DC crime lab goes after lab auditor Bruce Budowle then says it never concealed findings
Defending itself against allegations of “fraudulent behavior” that led to the loss of its accreditation, D.C.’s embattled crime lab said it never deliberately concealed any information from its accrediting board. — Read on wtop.com/dc/2021/06/documents-dc-crime-lab-says-it-never-concealed-findings/
Forensics: Opinion | Ignoring deep-seated problems at D.C.’s crime lab will cost lives and taxpayers – The Washington Post
DC Politicos are whitewashing these issues. The Department of Forensic Sciences needs oversight and new leadership committed to scientific integrity. — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/06/11/dc-crime-lab-disaster-council-bowser/
Forensics: “Not enough data.” NIST Publishes Review of DNA Mixture Interpretation Methods | NIST
Of course, US courts mostly allow the probabilistic interpretation of DNA mixtures such as STRmix. Typical when commercially developed methods go straight into crime labs then into the justice system which are generally unprepared to eval their foundation versus user … Continue reading
Forensics: New Fire Evidence and biased fire report Could Exonerate Man In 1999 Virginia Fire That Killed His Son
New evidence the Virginia Attorney General’s Office has characterized as compelling could prove that a fatal Augusta County fire did not happen the way a jury was told it did more than two decades ago. Ledford is asking the Virginia … Continue reading
Forensics: Digital forensics experts prone to bias, study shows | Forensic science | Dror and Sunde tested 53 computer techs
This type of bias is commonly seen in other forensic examinations. Participants found more or less evidence on hard drive depending on what contextual information they had — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/may/31/digital-forensics-experts-prone-to-bias-study-shows
Forensics: Indiana University Repatriates 700+ Native American Remains To Angel Mounds | news – Indiana Public Media
Indiana Public Media is your source for news and information, music, arts and community events from WFIU Public Radio and WTIU Public Television — Read on indianapublicmedia.org/news/indiana-university-repatriates-700+-native-american-remains-to-angel-mounds.php
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Forensics: Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on – BBC News
Great look at the context of the Tulsa race massacre from a Black bio anthro. Awesome. Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on. — Read on http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57244863.amp
Forensics Australia: “Triad” absolutists vs lack of scientific data. Critique of baby shaking prosecutions raises troubling response
Forensic science practices and methodologies should not be allowed to continue without a rigorous independent review. — Read on http://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/critique-of-baby-shaking-prosecutions-raises-troubling-response-20210523-p57ubw.html
Forensics. Scientist Faces Legal threats and police searches: Debate explodes over baby shaking science
Forensic Science progress is personally and professionally risky. Waney Squire MD had similar retribution in the UK. Legal threats and police searches: Debate explodes over baby shaking science — Read on amp.theage.com.au/national/victoria/legal-threats-and-police-searches-debate-explodes-over-baby-shaking-science-20210513-p57rkp.html
Forensics Australia: Review of ‘junk’ forensic science in courts abandoned
More proof that in general, politics, government, and forensic science improvement are incompatible partners. Complaints about confused juries, junk science and possible miscarriages of justice prompted an investigation into forensic science, which has been shelved. — Read on http://www.smh.com.au/national/review-of-junk-forensic-science-in-courts-abandoned-20210520-p57thx.html
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