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“Accelerating forensic science” versus judicial inertia due to “stare decisis”
See the framework for “new” forensic paradigms entering the judicial environment in every convoluted detail. Here is an issue-laded Jurimetrics open access paper (18 pages) dealing with the interface of judges’ ‘science’ decision making and changes within forensic science. Simon Cole … Continue reading
Crime lab scandals advance to over 10,000 cases and increased investigation of multiple labs
Forensics ‘data manipulation’ may have affected 10000 cases The Guardian An investigation into alleged data manipulation at a forensics laboratory has identified more than 10,000 cases which may have been affected, the National Police Chiefs’ Council has said. Forensic experts started reviewing cases after concerns … Continue reading
“Almost junk forensic science” of blood spatter expertise – Its not as simple as it’s taught in class
Here is a good look at why “forensics” should be considered amateur-hour non-science in many jurisdictions. Article goes within a conviction that had the same cop being the crime evidence collector, analyst, and lead investigator. Much goes wrong in the … Continue reading
“A pernicious pseudo-forensic science” languishes in a MS courthouse
For the umpteenth time, a court judge slowly ponders a life and death conviction which used junk forensic ‘experts’ now dwindled credibilty to put a person in prison and on death row. The dentist has a string of misadventures and … Continue reading
It takes decades for courts to react when #Forensic Failures occur; another example: Motherisk lab scandal
Bitemarkers had cases overturned in the 90’s. Doubt’s about this pseudo-science claiming “uniqueness” started in the 1970’s ( See Gianelli ). No courts paid attention by their claiming “case acceptance” by similar brethren was overwhelming. We now know acceptance by … Continue reading
Unsafe toxicology testing goes rampant in the UK – Forensic Regulator on the case
Intentional tampering cases in forensic drug case going beyond the original few hundred originally published. She said: ‘The organisation concerned held accreditation to the appropriate quality standard, but the malpractice was not discovered by the usual quality checks. ‘This raises … Continue reading
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
Advanced Forensic Nursing training in Pennsylvania – Not Phleboto-Cops
Specialized nursing training to provide care for victims of violent crime and forensic investigations. On-the-job training is not sufficient. If you can believe it, some police agencies train officers to collect biological evidence from patients. Unbelieveable. They’re called Phleboto-Cops. … 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
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
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