Category Archives: Michael Brown forensic science

Forensics: Rules regarding federal statute on cop shootings needs a redo. George Floyd, et al.

Posted on February 23, 2021 by csidds

A new federal grand jury has been empaneled in Minneapolis and the Justice Department has called new witnesses as part of its investigation of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who will go on trial in state court next month … Continue reading →

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Forensics : Expecting too much from Forensic Evidence does not Guarantee Justice : Plus WORLD Forensic News

Posted on December 11, 2014 by csidds

30% of DNA exonerations have occurred after suspects’ false confessions. Here is another one out of Buffalo, NY.  Conviction is vacated for 2 murders. Forensics : Expecting too much from Forensic Evidence does not Guarantee Justice US. All but 4 European MH17 … Continue reading →

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#Forensics in Michael Brown shooting : Chaos, uncertainty and confusion in the Press and now….Silence?

Posted on November 28, 2014 by csidds

Summary and comment: The staid demeanor of most forensic science CSI shows and public conventions has been contradicted  by the explosion of news media coverage of forensics related to Michael Brown’s shooting in Ferguson, MO. Who says forensic scientists always … Continue reading →

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