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Forensics: Judge limits ballistics expert. What Role Did Prosecutors Play in Unraveling D.C.’s Crime Lab?
An investigation into troubles at the Department of Forensic Sciences’ crime lab reveals more details about its downfall. — Read on washingtoncitypaper.com/article/573597/making-a-meltdown-what-role-did-federal-prosecutors-play-in-unraveling-d-c-s-crime-lab/
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Forensics: Blood in soil. Kristin Smart Murder Trial: Forensic DNA consultant resumes testimony, calls prosecution’s witness into question
Thursday’s proceedings resumed with testimony from the defense’s second witness: Elizabeth Johnson, a forensic DNA consultant working through a private practice. — Read on mustangnews.net/kristin-smart-murder-trial-forensic-dna-consultant-resumes-testimony-calls-prosecutions-witness-into-question/
Criminal law: Asylum-seeker takes her own life, New York City mayor says
An unidentified asylum seeker died in a suicide in a New York City shelter on Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams said Monday. — Read on http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/asylum-seeker-takes-life-new-york-city-mayor-says-rcna48351
Forensics: NamUS case. Missing wife. Husband on trial. Mental competency hearing postponed in Larry Millete case – Court TV
Larry Millete is charged with killing his missing wife, Maya Millete. Prosecutors believe he killed her because she wanted a divorce. — Read on http://www.courttv.com/news/mental-competency-hearing-postponed-in-larry-millete-case/
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Forerensicd: Body of man tortured by Russians found in Bucha district police
VALENTYNA ROMANENKO – SUNDAY, 31 JULY 2022, 14:19 The body of a civilian tortured by aggressors was found in the Bucha district of Kyiv Oblast. Source: Kyiv Oblast police Quote from Andriy Niebytov, Chief of Kyiv Oblast Police: “The body … Continue reading
Forensics: Another BS bitemark “research”article about gender determination from skin injuries. Better than DNA?
Absolute junk https://www.neliti.com/publications/412857/intercanine-distance-icd-measurement-using-metric-analysis-and-digital-imaging-i
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Forensics: Clueless Judge denies advanced DNA testing in West Memphis 3 case
Judge says since Echols is no longer in prison he has no privilege to argue his innocence. What “law” is that based on? Judge denies advanced DNA testing in West Memphis 3 case – Talk Business & Politics — Read … Continue reading
Forensics: Cracking Down on Junk Science: Judicial Conference Committee Approves Amendments to Federal Rule 702
This might dissuade some judges using the “let the jury figure it out” approach to vetting expert testimony. The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure recently voted unanimously to approve two proposed amendments to Federal Rule of … Continue reading
Forensics: #NamUS. 12 Missing Persons Cold Cases From Abilene – Have You Seen Them?
Some of these cold cases may never be solved, unfortunately. — Read on klaq.com/missing-persons-abilene-texas/
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