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The fascinating backstory of the periodic table, which is about to turn 150 years old – Los Angeles Times
Scientists around the world will be celebrating the 150th birthday of the periodic table this week. Here’s the backstory of how the table came together. — Read on http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-periodic-table-150-birthday-20190131-story.html Finally. Something I remember from high school.
Faulty Forensics Put Me on Death Row – VICE Video: Documentaries, Films, News Videos
Another look at bitemark “experts” running amok. Most people are introduced to forensic science through TV and film, and because of this we have come to see forensic techniques as foolproof methods for solving crimes. But many forensic science techniques … Continue reading
Forensics: Excuses for using inaccurate dental ageing methods fill this interview with University of Texas adjunct professor Dr. David Senn
The UT system made $16,000 so far this year from ICE cases involving children claiming to be children. The method is quite popular with the man hired to do it. He also considers ” bitemark matching” to be useful for … Continue reading
Immigration agents X-raying migrants to determine age isn’t just illegal, it’s a misuse of science
Immigration agents X-raying migrants to determine age isn’t just illegal, it’s a misuse of science — Read on medicalxpress.com/news/2018-06-immigration-agents-x-raying-migrants-age.html Up to this point, US Office of Homeland Security (ICE) doesn’t really care about this one bit.
Forensics: Another bogus method from the bitemarkers. Ageing children as adults for ICE
Since this article came out in May, 2018, I have been swamped from pro bono immigration law firms representing children held in adult custody over claims made by members of the bitemarker bunch the American Board of Forensic Odontology. These … Continue reading
Scotland Yard Suspends Forensic Scientist Amid Fears 21 Rape Cases Could Be Compromised
The UK Forensic Regulator recently has warned the government about budget cuts creating sub standard crime lab oversight. Scotland Yard Suspends Forensic Scientist Amid Fears 21 Rape Cases Could Be Compromised — Read on http://www.forensicmag.com/news/2018/05/scotland-yard-suspends-forensic-scientist-amid-fears-21-rape-cases-could-be-compromised
Forensics: Fire-science getting the cold shoulder again in Texas
Lentini memo on arson science. John Lentini’s narrative about TX bureaucrats pulling back from scientific advances in arson investigation produced after Todd Willingham’s execution based on flawed forensics.
Forensics: Targeting DA immunity for misdeeds and suborning perjury.
Innocence Project Files Complaint Against Prosecutor in Anthony Wright Case In August 2016, Innocence Project client Anthony Wright was acquitted of a 1991 rape and murder that DNA evidence proved he did not commit. After being wrongly incarcerated for … Continue reading
Scientific Terminology Explained | Forensic Science in North Carolina
If you’d like to learn more about scientific terminology, Duke Law student Logan Johnson interviewed toxicologist Dr. Jay Gehlhausen about terminology that attorneys might encounter when reviewing scientific evidence. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between reproducibility and … Continue reading
Forensics Canada: Bitemarkers run amok; Courts and DAs prefer case precedence over science.
This is a 50 page UBC Law Review narrative on the inadequacies of courts to recognize junk “forensic” experts. Battling Canadian bitemarkers leave a trail of exaggerated claims and criminal case law that is blind to scientific principles. SSRN-id3201061 … Continue reading
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