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Bringing the Prosecutors “kicking and screaming” into the light of scientific standards.

Posted on September 24, 2016 by csidds

Michael Ramos @michaelramos .@ndaajustice will continue to defend our criminal justice system against those who try to undermine ithttps://twitter.com/ndaajustice/status/771802800166694912 … 1:37 PM – 2 Sep 2016 Here’ the stand-off: Prosecutors’ existing forensic standards necessary for them to continue to … Continue reading →

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“It’s a Joke.” More on the FBI and DOJ bad attitude on legitimate testing in forensics

Posted on September 24, 2016 by csidds

Hey, just think. If the FBI and DOJ admitted (again) that they “aren’t perfect” and “needed to test more” then imagine the change in the rate of appeals their convictions would demand? There wouldn’t be enough lawyers in this country … Continue reading →

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Calling out the LEO forensic curmudgeons saying “Overeaching and Junk is OK”

Posted on September 23, 2016 by csidds

Much of the forensic evidence used in convictions has been found unreliable. Prosecutors want to use it anyway Salon has compiled what’s I unkindly have called the LEO mind-set of being “Untouchable” when it comes to the using unsafe courtroom … Continue reading →

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Wrongful Conviction Blog News

Posted on September 22, 2016 by csidds

Tuesday’s Quick Clicks… The WCB Posted on September 20, 2016 by Liza Dietrich | Leave a comment Terry Olson, freed after decade in prison for 1979 killing… Judge will hear new evidence in murder case; Antoine D. Young has maintained his innocence … Continue reading →

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Twitter Comments about “”Awake-up call on the junk science” infestation

Posted on September 21, 2016 by csidds

This is just a hit-or-miss snapshot of comments and shows diversity to say the least. Go to………”A wake-up call on the junk forensic science infesting our courtrooms” for the 164 comments at its end. By HTEdwards and JMnookin. Some folks … Continue reading →

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How Bitemark evidence is still operating at the appellate level – The Kunco Case

Posted on September 20, 2016 by csidds

The “relatively unique teeth” of John Kunco The “recaptured” evidence used against Kunco. There still is a long road for prison inmates to overcome what now is considered to be unvalidated “science” presented at their original trials. John Kunco’s case … Continue reading →

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When crime labs go rogue. Safety suffers. Honesty seems more doubtful.

Posted on August 8, 2016 by csidds

Max Houck (@maxmhouck) used to run the Washington DC Forensic Science facility which then boasted as being “independent” a la Houston’s Forensic Science Center. Above is his Twitter response to and post about police managers refusing an open and transparent scientific … Continue reading →

Posted in criminal justice, criminal justice reform, CSI, DNA mixtures | Tagged American Academy of Forensic Science, Bad forensic science, crime labs, FBI Crime Lab, innocence project, wrongful convictions | 1 Comment

Forensic Science Reform: Justice Department issues first standards for forensic expert testimony

Posted on June 4, 2016 by csidds

Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington in Oct. 2015 (Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press) The top US government agency involved in funding and management oversight of the FBI forensic science community just put out “guidance”on forensic … Continue reading →

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Junk forensic science appeals largely hit a dead end because of appeal exhaustion.

Posted on April 13, 2016 by csidds

Individuals convicted largely due to junk science face challenges finding legal remedies In the wake of last year’s FBI hair analysis error scandal, Arkansas defense attorneys are asking the state supreme court to grant clients convicted by the junk science … Continue reading →

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Doubts of arson reliability occurring in Pennsylvania. IP using Todd Willingham wrongful conviction expert

Posted on March 23, 2016 by csidds

The prosecution claims “overwhelming” evidence exists even if an arson inspector’s opinions of this defendant’s guilt is no longer supported. The upcoming new trial will prove or disprove that theory. One glaring similarity of this case with Todd Willingham’s conviction … Continue reading →

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