Flawed forensics: How U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer views them...
BOOK REVIEW: "Against the death penalty, by Stephen Breyer, edited by John D. Bessler," reviewed by David Wecht, in a review headed "A U.S. Supreme Court Justice disputes the justice of the death...
View ArticleFlawed forensics: Commentary: reason C.J. Ciaramella of 'Reason': "Forensic...
COMMENTARY: "Forensic Science Is a Mess, and the Justice Department Wants to Keep It That Way," by C.J. Ciaramella, published by 'Reason' in the January, 2017 issue. (Thanks to CSIDDS: Forensics in...
View ArticleDr. Alain Sirard: Quebec; (Part 4): Commentary: La Presse Editorialist Ariane...
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "And what about the disarray of the parents who, even having nothing to reproach themselves, find themselves struggling with a report to the DPJ (protection agency) , and the ensuing...
View ArticleIwao Hakamada: Japan; False confessions series: (Part 1)... Application for...
STORY: "Tapes point to police duress in miscarriage of justice," by reporter Shin Kasahara, published by The Asahi Shimbun, on December 22, 2016.PHOTO CAPTION: "Defense lawyers representing one-time...
View ArticleFalse confessions; (Part 2): The making a murderer effect; Prof. Steve Drizin...
POST: "2016: Making A Murderer Dominates The Year in False Confession News," by Steve Drizin, Clinical law professor at the Northwestern University School of Law published by The Huffington Post, on...
View ArticleChris Tapp: Idaho; Bulletin; False confessions; (Part 3); His challenges for...
"Chris Tapp’s two petitions for post-conviction relief will be heard in April, when two extensive evidentiary hearings will be held. So April may be Tapp’s last, best chance to argue that he is...
View ArticleHomer and Harold: An article by Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter...
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Once in a while I come across a piece of writing that is so tightly structured that it defies synopsising - the usual practice of this Blog. 'Homer and Harold' (no relation) a...
View ArticleHannah Overton: Texas: Innocent mother turned by police into cold-blooded...
STORY: "I Served 7 Years in Prison for Murdering My Son — but I Didn't Do It," by Kate Storey, published by 'Good Housekeeping' on December 01, 2016.SUB-HEADING: "In 2007, Hannah Overton was accused...
View ArticleChris Tapp: Idaho: False confessions (4): Commentary: Retired scientist...
COMMENTARY: "Three terrible reasons" by retired scientist Jim Delmore, published by The Post Register on December 27, 2016.GIST: "I can think of three reasons why our county doesn’t want to reapproach...
View ArticleTonya Miller: Michigan Shaken Baby Syndrome: Release; Bulletin; Medill...
RELEASE: "A Medill Justice Project investigation has discovered several accidents and medical episodes experts say could have played a role in the death of a Michigan woman's infant daughter. Accused...
View ArticleSteven Avery: 'Making a Murderer.' Wisconsin; False Confessions (5); Avery...
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: (1); The battle-lines are being drawn for the defence attack on the taped confession in which Avery is seen interviewed by two officers at school without a lawyer present. As the...
View ArticleFlawed bite-mark evidence: Bulletin: Radley Balko lays out developments...
POST: "It’s the last week of the year. So in keeping with Internet tradition, here’s a look back at 2016 here at The Watch, including most-read posts, series, favorite posts and reactions to headlines...
View ArticlePredictive policing: Oakland, California police department bucks the national...
STORY: "Why Oakland Police Turned Down Predictive Policing," by Emily Thomas, published by Motherboard on December 28, 2016.GIST: "Tim Birch was six months into his new job as head of research and...
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2017: Kamalkant Shah: New Jersey: White elephant case? Spill-over in the...
In the years since I started publishing this Blog I have become increasingly disturbed by the 'white elephant' in the room: Sheer, unadulterated, willful misconduct in the criminal justice system -...
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Former detective Louis Scarcella: Brooklyn, New York; White elephant case:...
In the years since I started publishing this Blog I have become increasingly disturbed by the 'white elephant' in the room: Sheer, unadulterated, willful misconduct in the criminal justice system -...
View ArticleTyrone Noling; Ohio Supreme Court rules that the death row Inmate can appeal...
STORY: "Ohio Supreme Ohio Supreme Court Rules Death Row Inmate Tyrone Noling Can Appeal Denial of DNA Testing of Evidence in 1990 Murder," by reporter Vince Grzegorek, published by Scene and Herald...
View ArticleDiana Morales: Texas; Austin police DNA lab supervisor: ('Oh, no. Here we go...
STORY: "Austin DNA lab leader’s work triggered alarm in sex assault case," by reporters Tony Plohetski and Andrea Ball, published by The Austin American-Statesman on December 15, 2016.HIGHLIGHTS:...
View ArticleFreddie Peacock: Rochester, New York; White Elephant Case: Wrongful...
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: A new years resolution: Let police crimes aimed at perverting the criminal justice process be rooted out like a badly infected tooth, instead of being hidden by fellow officers - and...
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Orange county California jailhouse informants scandal: Thomas Thompson; White...
In the years since I started publishing this Blog I have become increasingly disturbed by the 'white elephant' in the room: Sheer, unadulterated, willful misconduct in the criminal justice system -...
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Professor Watchlist: Prof. Greg Hampikian; Keeping an eye on the eye that is...
1-1-17 Professor Watchlist Is Keeping an Eye on You! News at Home tags: Professor Watchlist by Jennifer Freilach Jennifer Freilach is an HNN intern and graduate of California Polytechnic State...
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