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Forensic Science in the UK: “A Threat to Justice”
Originally posted on Wrongful Convictions Blog:
The state of the forensic science ‘market’ in the UK has been the subject of much debate (see here… ) March 2012 saw the closure of the main provider of forensic services, the Forensic Science…
FBI Admits to Forensic Review in Over 2000 Cases
In its continuing saga of systemic identification forensic failures, the FBI promises to join forces with the Innocence Project and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to uncover criminal convictions that used the FBI’s brand of hair analysis which … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: San Diego man talks about his case-ending exoneration
This is the first information regarding the comments from Uriah Courtney regarding his years in jail and attitude regarding his wrongful conviction. Another notable story is the CIP co-director Justin Brooks and a San Diego DA, Brent Neck’s comments about … Continue reading
FORENSIC TESTIMONY: Science Biases and Subjectivity
This is a repost of my June 5, 2013 blog on the important subject of bias in forensic science Added comment: The expanding revelations of extraneous influences that can plague forensic experts in court has added to the existing literature … Continue reading
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Tagged ABFO, Bitemarks, Criminal Justice, Csi Effect, forensic dentistry, forensic examiner error, incentivised crime labs, junk forensic science, Radley Balko, THE AGITATOR, wrongful convictions
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