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Making a Joke about Forensic “matches” – John Oliver speaks out – Serious facts
Talking about the “CSI Effect” of “perfect matching” versus the science-lacking truth in use in reality. My bitemark buddies are prominant cast members. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScmJvmzDcG0&feature=youtu.be
Another exoneree gets thrown out onto the streets without assistance
Broke and no ID. The unsung generosity of the Innocence Network comes to the surface once again. Rather than getting government and public assistance if he had been guilty, this exonerated man just got released after 15 years in prison after … Continue reading
Look at the ‘Individualization Fallacy in Forensic Science Evidence’ -The Classic Article
This should be required reading in forensic courses and law schools. Even if the @NDAAJustice DAs lack the academic capacity to understand some of it, they should read it too. In 22 pages, it provides a contemporary forensic history lesson, … Continue reading
Making sure non data-driven forensics gets a pass in the courtroom – “I’m an examiner”
This is from a well positioned advocate of “source of the evidence” determinations being based on “expertise.” The writer has an affinity for bitemark analysis as well and worries about the DAs losing their advantage of using soft ‘police science’ … Continue reading
Forensics: Scientific American goes after (again) Trump/Sessions dumping NCFS Commission
This iconic publisher of all things related to science has consistently reflected the need for advances in forensic reliability and “gap” analysis to reduce errors. SA has republished this piece previously titled “Forensic Science Must Be Scientific.” Wrongful convictions … Continue reading
The failure of Forensic Evidence standards: Daubert flaws allowing junk science in courts
“This article examines the justice system’s failure by reviewing the status of six forensic techniques: (1) bite mark analysis, (2) microscopic hair comparisons, (3) firearms and toolmark identifications, (4) fingerprint examinations, (5) bullet lead analysis, and (6) arson evidence. It … Continue reading
Forensics Video: The Big Problems with Testing Tiny Bits of DNA
From ProPublica: “ProPublica senior reporting fellow Lauren Kirchner explains the controversy over some DNA testing methods developed by the NYC crime lab” Subscribe to the DNA Newsletter for the latest on forensic news
Forensics: Why criminal courts allow use of experts where civil courts would exclude
Two experienced legal commentators take a comparative look at expert witness presenting science in both civil and criminal proceedings. No surprise they pick on the bitemarkers. See the weak criminal courts exercise of pre-trial ‘scientific review’ when the judges are … Continue reading
As Trump Profiteers: Continued defunding of Forensic Sciences an “incredible loss”
Other than from the people who are tasked to identify and search for missing citizens of the US, I heard little protest from anyone when this article first came out. I suppose It’s understandable as the missing and dead have … Continue reading
Trump Profiting Continues: A Sheriff’s Bind: Cross the White House, or the Courts
This is the battle-ground involving local law enforcement and the White House rollicking pro incarceration and criminalization of DACA recipients. It is “do it our way, or loose’ funding” for LEO infrastructures. This of course involves Sheriff’s crime labs. … Continue reading
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