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Forensics: How error published error rates in Forensic Science and Expert Testimony are doctored to improve accuracy claims. Criminal Justice System | Nature Research Intelligence
When police forensics tests proficiency, you can finagle the results to look more accurate. Fingerprint matching especially. https://www.nature.com/research-intelligence/forensic-science-and-expert-testimony-in-the-criminal-justice-system
Forensics: Bad cops.
A police detective has been sentenced to imprisonment for misconduct in public office after falsely claiming a suspect’s DNA was on a material piece of evidence. — Read on http://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/police-officer-sent-to-prison-for-falsifying-evidence/
Forensics: Looking for a different perp. Judge rules Scott Peterson’s defense team can review some old evidence, including DNA evidence – ABC7 New York
A judge has granted Scott Peterson’s legal team access to some of the evidence in the murder case against him, which includes DNA evidence. — Read on abc7ny.com/post/judge-rules-scott-peterson-defense-team-can-review-old-evidence/15409571/
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Forensics: Another black eye for cop crime labs. Top prosecutor in Mass. drug lab scandal to be disbarred, high court rules
Top prosecutor in Mass. drug lab scandal to be disbarred, high court rules – masslive.com — Read on http://www.masslive.com/politics/2023/09/top-prosecutor-in-mass-drug-lab-scandal-to-be-disbarred-high-court-rules.html
Forensics: Henry Lee denies fabricating evidence in New Milford murder case
Connecticut forensic scientist Henry Lee denies he fabricated evidence in a 1985 New Milford murder case that sent two men to prison for decades. — Read on http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/henry-lee-shawn-henning-ralph-birch-evidence-18257395.php
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Forensics failure: Queensland forensic DNA lab sacks managing scientist Cathie Allen after inquiry
The inquiry found Cathie Allen lied to her immediate supervisor and senior police about the work of the lab, which is the key point of testing DNA for criminal cases. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-25/qld-dna-lab-mortuary-chief-scientist-sacked/102390212
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