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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: Looking for reparations for police misconduct, Wrongful Conviction Lawyers Target Insurance Groups
The approach has forced insurers to pay more than $217 million in the last two decades. — Read on thecrimereport.org/2022/06/21/wrongful-conviction-lawyers-target-insurance-groups/
Forensics: Native woman comprise 50% of Canadian female inmates. These women subjected to 5 days of interrogation. Indigenous sisters hope for exoneration after almost 30 years in prison system.
Sisters Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance were convicted of second-degree murder almost 30 years ago for a crime they say they didn’t commit. Now, their case is under review. — Read on http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-june-15-2022-1.6489234/indigenous-sisters-hope-for-exoneration-after-almost-30-years-in-prison-system-1.6489902
Forensics: “Clean-hands” statute? Miami Man Who Spent Decades in Prison Unable to Get Compensation – Florida
Thomas James was recently exonerated after serving 32 years for a crime he didn’t commit. But after the cameras went away, he was left to start over with… — Read on http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/what-are-we-supposed-to-do-miami-man-faces-life-challenges-after-exoneration/2785339/
Forensics: Junk science reparation. Massachusetts agrees to settlement for thousands of people who were wrongfully convicted of drug charges
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has agreed to a settlement that would pay back fees associated with legal cases, probation and fines for tens of thousands of people who were wrongfully — Read on http://www.wlfi.com/content/tncms/live/
Forensics: District Attorney Gascón Announces Exoneration Of Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder | Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
District Attorney Gascón Announces Exoneration Of Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder | Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office — Read on da.lacounty.gov/media/news/district-attorney-gasc-n-announces-exoneration-man-wrongfully-convicted-murder
Forensics: False DNA testimony. Calls for independent inquiry into Queensland forensic lab as DNA testing failures prompt criminal cases to be reopened
A government review into DNA testing at a state-run forensics laboratory is labelled “manifestly inadequate” by a former employee after Queensland police revealed they were re-examining cases dating back to the start of 2018. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-02/qld-dna-forensic-lab-review-handling-criminal-cases/101121284
Forensics: Bad lawyers get a pass as the Supreme court guts lifeline for prisoners who claim wrongful convictions
This clearly is a win for the pro-carceral judges Trump put onto SCOTUS. It again reveals how the Rights and Protections of due process are meaningless to this bunch. Once guilty always guilty in their pea-brain thinking regardless of incompetent … Continue reading
Forensics: New BC Prosecution document guides against excessive incarceration of Indigenous people
Prosecutors reminded to always consider impacts of colonialism, residential schools — Read on http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/new-bc-prosecution-document-guides-against-excessive-incarceration-of-indigenous-people/
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