Category Archives: forensic science misconduct

How Police run Crime Labs can keep their employees in line: More on retaliation in forensic sciences

Posted on January 9, 2015 by csidds

Suit charges  “retaliation for opinions about the lab” – Ex-Police lab director sues supervisors over demotion –  Other types of professional retaliation relating to forensic science. here and here. When a man is wrongfully arrested…….Jailed 12 days, man proves his mistaken … Continue reading →

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Allegations of Crime Lab planting evidence may not be enough for reversal of conviction

Posted on January 8, 2015 by csidds

Planted evidence from a Crime lab (the OJ defense) is not the magic bullet for everyone arguing innocence. Forensic misconduct charges before Nebraska higher court affecting a murder case.  Legal argument from the DA says “eyewitness” evidence is sufficient to sustain life … Continue reading →

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