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Forensics: Calling BS. Analysis of crime-scene blood and bullets can be pivotal in court cases. But how reliable is it?
Ballistic and blood spatter analysis are grounded in science. But its practitioners regularly make conclusions in court that are far beyond what their own empirical evidence supports, according to new… — Read on ca.news.yahoo.com/analysis-crime-scene-blood-bullets-090035115.html
Forensics: Law. Worthless. DOJ Inspector General Declines to Investigate Alleged Misconduct in Dismissed David Hearn Case
The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General declined to investigate allegations of criminal misconduct and prosecutorial impropriety in the dismissed case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, referring the matter instead to the Office of Professional Responsibility. — … Continue reading
Forensics: Paint chip defense works. Justice Department drops criminal case against Olympian over damaged Reflecting Pool
Government lawyers said in a 20-page court filing that information provided since the indictment of David Hearn shows that the damage was the result of a “flawed installation by the contractor” as well as “the rush to complete the project … Continue reading
Forensics: Law. Judge blasts Trump lawsuit against IRS as improper. Trump’s lawyer now in trouble.
Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was settled by the Justice Department with an agreement to create a $1.8 billion “lawfare” fund that has since been scrapped. — Read on http://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/13/trump-irs-doj-lawsuit-blanche.html
Forensics: Court order ignored. US Attorney for Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros appears in court over handling of case involving Venezuelan gang
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros appeared in federal court over the handling of a case involving a Venezuelan gang. — Read on abc7chicago.com/post/us-attorney-andrew-boutros-court-thursday-handling-case/19474282/
Forensics: Judge Says Crime Lab ‘Recklessly’ Violated Court Order In Murder Trial Of Accused Romeo Nance Accomplice
A Will County Judge on Wednesday ruled Will County prosecutors had ignored her order for an expert to be present for DNA testing. — Read on patch.com/illinois/joliet/judge-says-crime-lab-recklessly-violated-court-order-murder-trial-accused-romeo
Forensics:: Law. If There’s $1.776 Billion for January 6 Rioters, Why Not for Broken Indian Treaties? – Native News Online
If There’s $1.776 Billion for January 6 Rioters, Why Not for Broken Indian Treaties? – Native News Online — Read on nativenewsonline.net/opinion/if-theres-1-776-billion-for-january-6-rioters-why-not-for-broken-indian-treaties/
Forensics: Law. Civil Rights. Judge Brutally Slaps Down Trump’s Bid to Rewrite History at National Parks
The president’s agenda has taken another hit. — Read on http://www.thedailybeast.com/judge-brutally-slaps-down-trumps-bid-to-rewrite-history-at-national-parks/
Forensics: Politics. Law. ‘Broadview Six’ File Motion to Recoup Legal Expenses After Botched Prosecution | Chicago
Defense attorneys filed a motion through which they will seek to recoup attorneys’ fees for the now-former defendants, days after Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced his office had dismissed all charges in the controversial case. — Read on news.wttw.com/2026/06/02/broadview-six-file-motion-recoup-legal-expenses-after-botched-prosecution
