Category Archives: Shaken Baby Syndrome myth

Forensics: Medical examiner backtracks on shaken baby autopsy that sent Russell Maze to prison for life

Dr. Bruce Levy’s finding that shaken baby syndrome killed Russell Maze’s son, Alex, was critical in the Tennessee man’s murder conviction. Levy now says Maze is innocent. — Read on http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/dr-bruce-levy-backtrack-shaken-baby-syndrome-russell-maze-prison-rcna248219

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Forensics: Junk Science. Recanted medical opinion ruled “not new evidence.” TN Appeals Court Upholds Russell Maze’s Shaken Baby Conviction — ProPublica

California had to change state law to allow courts to admit an expert’s change of testimony to be new evidence. Dissenting from the court’s majority, one judge sounded the alarm about ignoring recanted forensic testimony, saying the medical examiner’s reversal … Continue reading

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Forensics: When junk science locks up innocent parents: the truth about Shaken Baby Syndrome. – YouTube

In the 1980s and 1990s, Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) was a popular medical theory used to arrest and convict innocent parents of fatally abusing their children. Unknown at the time, this theory was severely scientifically flawed. Unfortunately, erroneous data collection … Continue reading

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Forensics: Despite ongoing proceedings, October execution date set for Texas man in ‘shaken baby’ case

A Texas judge on Wednesday set a new execution date for an autistic man convicted in a problematic “shaken baby” case. — Read on http://www.tiogapublishing.com/news/nation/october-execution-date-set-for-texas-man-in-shaken-baby-case/article_d3b87abb-755f-5f7b-b697-14beca47c7c9.html

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Forensics: Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System: Fabricant, M. Chris: Amazon.com

Just published. Already has rave reviews. Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System [Fabricant, M. Chris] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System — Read on http://www.amazon.com/Science-American-Criminal-Justice-System/dp/1636140300/ref=nodl_

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Forensics: “Shaken baby syndrome is ok.” Judge denies appeal for death row inmate in Anderson County

Roberson’s lawyers also made claims that false testimony was made during the 2003 trial; however, Evans denied these assertions in her review. — Read on http://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/judge-denies-recommending-east-texas-death-row-inmates-appeal-exoneration-new-trial/501-39bfdd8e-b687-4065-9b34-25b60c320e6c

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Forensics: Out-of-control experts. Looking Back: Forensic Fraud in Child Abuse Cases

By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist at The Westchester Guardian, which — Read on http://www.davisvanguard.org/2022/02/looking-back-forensic-fraud-in-child-abuse-cases/

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Forensics: Another debunked Shaken Baby conviction. Ridiculous medical opinion used at trial.

https://smithforensic.blogspot.com/2022/01/kevin-harper-jr-california-shaken-baby.html

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