Maryland Used Discredited Science to Convict a Woman of Murdering Her Newborn

Advocates say the case is an alarming example of the prevalence of unsubstantiated forensic science.

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5 takeaways after judge orders Alabama to retry man convicted on bite mark evidence

Charles McCrory was sent to prison for his wife's murder 40 years ago. Now, a federal judge said his 1985 trial was unfair.

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Before Colorado DNA Scandal, Disgraced Lab Tech Handled 462 Cases At Wyoming Lab

A disgraced forensic scientist who was sentenced to prison on Tuesday for deleting and manipulating DNA data in Colorado criminal cases handled 462 cases…

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Despite No dishonesty found after UK witchhunt of Waney Squier : Burking continues

Here is the latest from Dr. Squier saying how she was “targeted”  for her adversarial stance opposing another doubtful forensic method popular with some law enforcement agencies and pro…

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Forensics: 1996 op-ed warning about DNA’s effect on bitemark opinions

A warning to bitemark experts that has been ignored by the AAFS and its flesh bite experts. This was published in the forensic dental newsletter of the ABFO.

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Shaken Baby Syndrome Has Been Largely Debunked. Courts Are Still Catching Up.

Katie Smith, whose murder conviction was based on what’s increasingly seen as junk science, is fighting for her freedom.

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Forensics: Despite misuse, exaggeration, and bad convictions. How Texas almost banned forensic hypnosis.

The controversial practice of using forensic hypnosis in Texas courtroom was almost banned when it passed unanimously the legislature. But then Gov. Abbott vetoed it. — Read on www.tpr.org/news/202…

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Attorney says Nolan Wells’ parents will hand over phone once forensic protocol is agreed | Tippah News

An attorney for the family of Nolan Wells says the parents have not refused to cooperate with investigators and will provide the teen’s cellphone to the district attorney once a forensic protocol is a...

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Wells family legal team releases update on forensic examination - WXXV News 25

The legal team for the family of Nolan Wells are pushing back on any suggestion the family has not cooperated with the investigation into his death. Attorney Ben Crump and other members of the family’...

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What to Know: Junk Science in Death Penalty Cases | Death Penalty Information Center

DPI’s ​“What to Know” series exam­ines cap­i­tal pun­ish­ment from mul­ti­ple angles, one top­ic at a time. Each install­ment pro­vides essen­tial facts...

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When families question a death investigation, getting a second autopsy can be complicated

After investigators ruled 31-year-old high school counselor and coach Kelsey Harris’ death a suicide in 2021, her mother, Kellee, said she was not convinced the inquiry had answered the most important...

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Forensic Standards bill could “transform” forensic science and get rid of bitemark IDs

A new bill introduced last week in the US Congress could put some “teeth” into creating and then enforcing federal standards for the practice of 11 forensic disciplines either criticize…

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A 1989 Eugene murder conviction relied on junk science. Now the man wrongfully convicted has been released

Robert Wallace Lyons was released Friday after 37 years behind bars. His arrest in 1989 and subsequent murder conviction rested on discredited forensic science.

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Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) on X

I wasn’t ready for this. ☠️ 😭 Low T Pete will never live this down.

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A lit oven for Khashoggi | Column

In a radio program last week, on the first day of the Jamal Khashoggi trial, I was asked what the sentiment of the people on the street in Turkey was...

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Judge says Trump sued IRS for 'improper purpose'; refers his lawyer to bar

Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was settled by the Justice Department with an agreement to create a $1.8 billion "lawfare" fund that has since been scrapped.

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CDC Stopped Monitoring Parasite Now Causing Explosive Diarrhea Across The Country

MAHA.

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A man on Utah’s death row for 40 years may not match the DNA profile developed for the first time in a Provo killing

Prosecutors want to confirm whether or not DNA found on evidence is not a match to Douglas Carter, but a defense attorney said findings so far "exonerated" him. "The only consideration which [ought] t...

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US Attorney Andrew Boutros admonished by judge over handling of case involving Venezuelan gang

U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros appeared before a federal judge Thursday morning. There are questions over the top prosecutors handling of a sealed case involving a ...

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Pay $9M to Man Who Spent 17 Years in Prison After Being Wrongfully Convicted, City Lawyers Recommend

Wrongful convictions have long been the most expensive kind of police misconduct in Chicago, costing taxpayers $131.5 million in the first six months of 2026, according to an analysis of city data by ...

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Bite marks used to ID gator that fatally mauled woman swimming in Florida river

The ME says a row of teeth on one of two gator heads matches the bite marks on the 31-year-old who died after she was attacked while swimming in a Central Florida river.

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Alex Murdaugh seeking DNA dream team behind Bryan Kohberger case to help rewrite murder trial

Othram, lab used to identify Kohberger and solve Lady of the Dunes cold case, could now test DNA in Murdaugh trial.

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Forensics: Excited delirium: junk science used to distract from police killings

This has been going on for decades. Largely to excuse excessive force used by police. Excited delirium: junk science used to distract from police killings – Halifax Examiner — Read on www.hal…

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Obstinate District Attorney II: Investigating how District Attorneys reprosecute vacated convictions

Prosecutors are pleased with convictions.  Defendants appeal. Sometimes defendants win. Then the prosecution re-prosecutes. Double jeopardy? Nope. Welcome to San Bernardino’s halls of justice…

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