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Bronx court sets boundaries for crime lab techs’ testimony about methods and results
For decades, a defendant’s right to confront his accuser (6th Amendment) has been extended to certain types of “accusations” from forensic testers and their opinions supporting the Prosecution’s case. This is an update based on a defense demand that all … Continue reading
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Oh dear, a defense attorney wants to use a bitemark to counter cold case DNA
A criminal defendant’s attorney says a bitemark on a victim in a 27 year old murder is not his client’s teeth mark but someone else’s. The DA wisely isn’t using any junk bitemark opinions as there is ample DNA to identify the … Continue reading
Houston crime lab needs to look into its bitemark experts’ current casework
The inquiry of the Texas Forensic Science Commission on bitemark evidence casework has opened a window into over 30 cases involving this debunked use of skin injuries purported to be like fingerprints. What’s unsaid are data about any current cases … Continue reading
Typical Forensic brewhaha happening in Denmark over who is in charge of MH 17 disaster
Will wonders never cease when it come to political forensic science. It should be a topic in school. Awhile back, a forensic expert from the Russian-assisted shootdown of MH17 got canned by this Danish security minister who just got slapped … Continue reading
Forensics : A learning point on how the Avery case shows little presumption of innocence
If the Steven Avery case(s) shows anything positive, it is the revelation how jury decisions of guilt are predominatantly preconceived before testimony ever begins. This then is reinforced as the prosecution proceeds with their evidence. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-theory/wp/2016/01/19/the-presumption-of-innocence-exists-in-theory-not-reality/
Forensics: Make sure you get all the case records and photographs before you testify
Sometimes, decisions must be made by an expert on the spur of the moment. One cannot prepare for all unexpected events. Here is an example. Nothing is more embarrassing or potentially catastrophic to any forensic expert than to find out … Continue reading
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How politics enters the crime lab from the front door: Cops influencing technician reporting
Forensic Fraud: Scientists Say State Police Gave In To Political Pressure With Crime Lab Policy As much as the major forensic organizations (AAFS and state run lab associations and their accreditors) don’t object to the association of crime labs and … Continue reading
Forensics: The vagaries of determining the Time of Death (TOD) during autopsy
The recent ABC 20/20 show “Her last chance” on California Innocence Project’s client, Kimberly Long, put in perspective how some police agencies get help or by omission, no help, from pathology information. In Kim’s case, her conviction being vacated is … Continue reading
The fight to eliminate the use of bitemarks turns nasty as usual : Manhattan DAs sniping response
In a angry, defensive memo, Manhattan DA’s office withdraws bite mark evidence. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2016/01/13/in-angry-defensive-memo-manhattan-das-office-withdraws-bite-mark-evidence/
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Forensics: The White House Office of Sci Tech investigates Bitemark Believers on Jan 15
Originally posted on FORENSICS and LAW in FOCUS @ CSIDDS | News and Trends:
? ? The Obama Administration offers a potpourri of forensic practitioners at a public hearing scheduled for Jan 15th. Among them is one of the pro bitemark witnesses who…
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