Category Archives: forensic science misconduct

Advances in Forensic Fire Science leads to man’s release after 36 years in prison

Posted on January 26, 2015 by csidds

The article at the end quotes the defense attorney saying “the criminal justice system works.” Thats one side of the coin, and it may be a bit of a stretch, but is not the entire story. It has taken forensic … Continue reading →

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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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