Tag Archives: junk science

Forensic Science in the UK: “A Threat to Justice”

Posted on August 1, 2013 by csidds

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…

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More on the Hair Analysis Caper: The FBI pulls back from admitting fault

Posted on July 30, 2013 by csidds

My previous blog on this subject of the joint effort by the FBI, the US Department of Justice (it agrees tolling of statute of limitations on case reviews) and the Innocence Project on hair matching cases contains some interesting politically … Continue reading →

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FBI Admits to Forensic Review in Over 2000 Cases

Posted on July 23, 2013 by csidds

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 →

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Brooklyn’s Sordid Prosecutorial Past, and Present?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by csidds

The New York Times ——————————————————————————– May 11, 2013 Review of 50 Brooklyn Murder Cases Ordered By FRANCES ROBLES and N. R. KLEINFIELD The Brooklyn district attorney’s office has ordered a review of some 50 murder cases assigned to an acclaimed … Continue reading →

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Cases and Opinions on Bitemark Evidence

Posted on April 2, 2013 by csidds

go to http://www.bitemarks.org The blog listed above tells the story of the effects of unvalidated bitemark opinions in the US. The major culprits are selected members of the America Board of Forensic Odontology. http://www.abfo.org

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