Category Archives: junk forensic science

Forensics: Humans, Not Animals, Likely Took the COVID Virus to Wuhan, Contrary to China’s Claims

Posted on March 26, 2021 by csidds

Virus seeking in China and elsewhere is unregulated. Informative article that carries the theory of human transfer to Wuhan as a reasonable possibility. China’s opacity on sharing virus info is criminal. Scientists are searching for an animal or animals that … Continue reading →

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Forensics: The US needs one of these. Is the UK’s Forensic Regulator role fit for purpose?

Posted on March 25, 2021 by csidds

If the US had a national regulation of forensic methods and practices, its first target would be getting rid of the self-certifying bitemark board zealots who lied about having “science” to these national committees of real scientists: Two Congressional hearings … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Brandon Garrett. How Do Lawyers and Jurors Perceive Forensic Evidence? | Psychology Today

Posted on March 17, 2021 by csidds

Assessing lawyers vs laypeople about forensic reliability. Bitemarks being as good as fingerprints began with Ted Bundy in 1978. Bitemarkers still argue they have “science” in their favor. Real scientists say “WTF?” Criminal courts still have Bundy, Marx (a CA … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Junk Forensics Bill. West Virginia House Judiciary Committee Unanimously Approves Legislation to Address Wrongful Convictions

Posted on March 17, 2021 by csidds

West Virginia House Judiciary Committee Unanimously Approves Legislation to Address Wrongful Convictions — Read on http://www.jacksonnewspapers.com/story/news/politics/government/2021/03/16/west-virginia-house-judiciary-committee-unanimously-approves-legislation-address-wrongful-conviction/4717448001/

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Forensics: Politicizing Europe’s Vaccine Suspension Driven by PR Politics instead of Science – The New York Times

Posted on March 16, 2021 by csidds

I improved the lead on this NYT article. Once it became clear Germany was pausing, the pressure mounted on other governments to hold off as well, out of fear of seeming incautious and for the sake of a united front. … Continue reading →

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Forensics: 6 tips to help you detect fake science news

Posted on March 16, 2021 by csidds

Also: Consider financial gain. Is the author ignoring peer literature and exaggerating the results? One-sided self promotion of baseless claims that have not been independently confirmed? Proprietary software that is “secret” avoids scientific scrutiny. 6 tips to help you detect … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Quack Covid profiteers in the тяцмр era. Kris Kobach claimed his product would ‘kill COVID’ and bring jobs back to Kansas. An investigation found ‘no evidence’ that’s true – Alternet.org

Posted on March 15, 2021 by csidds

Birther Kris Kobach claimed his product would ‘kill COVID’ and bring jobs back to Kansas. An investigation found ‘no evidence’ that’s true – Alternet.org — Read on http://www.alternet.org/amp/kris-kobach-2651089343

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Forensics: Whistleblower gets some payback. Ex AAFS president get $1 Million Settlement for firing because she objected to the Use of Untested DNA Tests for Decades

Posted on March 13, 2021 by csidds

This settlement was over Marina Stajic PhD being wrongfully terminated by the NY Medical Examiners Office. It stemmed from her revealing decades of lies in that office about their LCDNA non existent proofs and testing. She is by no means … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Hypnotic Texas Rangers stop using hypnosis after investigation reveals dubious science. 1700 cases.

Posted on March 12, 2021 by csidds

Local cops still do this. Courts still accept this as evidence. AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety has ended the controversial practice of using hypnosis to investigate crimes. A department spokesman said… — Read on http://www.dallasnews.com/news/investigations/2021/03/11/texas-rangers-stop-using-hypnosis-after-dallas-morning-news-investigation-reveals-dubious-science/

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Forensics: Best title award winner! ‘Death Row Inmate Freed After Bullshit Bite Mark Evidence Determined To Be Bullshit’| Techdirt

Posted on March 10, 2021 by csidds

Death Row Inmate Freed After Bullshit Bite Mark Evidence Determined To Be Bullshit | Techdirt — Read on http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20210228/15114246339/death-row-inmate-freed-after-bullshit-bite-mark-evidence-determined-to-be-bullshit.shtml

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