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Testimony of an FBI hair analyst
Nothing cuts through the current hyperbole of forensic science reform debates and counter debates than reading what the “elite” of the FBI hair comparison people actually said in US courtrooms. The following is testimonial evidence from an actual case. Things … Continue reading
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The Forensic Science Weekly: The strange, disturbing and “appalling.”
When the “elite” of the FBI fall from “grace.” Op-ed. I might also used the term “arrogant.” A recent news release states a new law enforcement think-tank-forensic-institute will “shore-up” hair comparisons and bitemarks.” This totally ignores the physical limitations of hair … Continue reading
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Forensics: Fire Chief resigns after falsifying evidence, FBI hair debacle casts generalized doubts, TX leads in wrongful convictions and wants a fix
Fire chief resigns after lying about his credentials and arson evidence. Forensic hair analysis: Evidence of more federal governmental dysfunction How pizza can be tested for DNA evidence. Protocol used in Wash DC family murder investigation. Washington man imprisoned by … Continue reading
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Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, AMERICAN BOARD OF FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY, Bad forensic science, California Innocence Project, crime labs, DNA profiling, Exculpatory Evidence, exoneration, falsified evidence, forensic dentistry, forensic examiner error, innocence project, junk forensic science, wrongful convictions
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Highlights of the 2015 US Innocence Conference held this last weekend
For those less likely to be following what is happening in civil rights and exoneration litigation, this meeting in Orlando FLA was the gathering to see the impressive depth of dedication, legal expertise and energy present in this growing movement. … Continue reading
Despite DNA, California Courts say Expert testimony is “merely an opinion” and “can’t be false”
FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM This past year has been a tremendous success for the California Innocence Project on many fronts, from successes in the courtroom to increased media and public awareness of our cause and mission. 2014 also saw success in … Continue reading
Social Media on the US Forensic Sci Commission raises public concerns about a failed “science” in its mist.
Folks in the public sector who have been following the machinations of the bitemark “board” belonging to the American Academy of Forensic Sciences have been disappointed with the makeup and ingrained status quo culture of most members of the NIST … Continue reading
(CIP) California Innocence Project’s Accomplishments in 2013- DONATE!!
A Fight for Freedom in 2013 Dear CIP Supporters, With your donations and support, 2013 proved to be a very busy year at CIP… CIP client Uriah Courtney, who had served 8 years for a rape he did not … Continue reading
FORENSIC TESTIMONY: The “bad apple” history of bitemark cases: FORENSIC SCIENCE
Who are the “bad apples” bite mark experts consider to be the cause of the bad press about their results in court? The answer may surprise you. Pattern matching in forensic science is a major component in criminal investigations. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Three more cases of discredited medical testimony and prosecutorial fallacies leading to wrongful convictions
5-19-2013 The Innocence March continues through Santa Barbara County towards Sacramento where they hope to present to Governor Jerry Brown petitions for clemency for 12 clients they consider factually innocent of serious crime. http://www.innocencemarch.com. The California Innocence Project (CIP) also highlights … Continue reading
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