Ontario to vet child-slaying prosecutions Feb 20, 2008
In just four months of hearings, the inquiry has uncovered repeated instances of mistaken expert testimony, inadequate record-keeping and senior bureaucrats in the coroners system who ignored warning signs about the quality of forensic testimony. A document supplied yesterday by Mr. Lindsay stated that homicide charges have been laid in 128 cases involving victims under the age of 12 since 1996. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Crime lab, ME: Investment price of death penalty Feb 19, 2008
As reported in The Clarion-Ledger on Sunday, two cases only a few miles apart but both involving expert forensic testimony and DNA evidence have created a furor. On Friday, a judge dismissed capital murder charges against Kennedy Brewer and set Levon Brooks free on bond. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Prosecution rest in Richmond Trial Sep 13, 2007
The jury heard forensic testimony that could be damaging to Richmond's case. In testimony on Tuesday, it was established that Jackson approached Owens' car on the driver's side, while Richmond followed to the passenger side. (SunOnline)
When scientific court testimony falters Jul 29, 2007
As a result, juries often tend to give heavy weight to forensic testimony -- especially that offered by the government -- after experts state they believe "with a reasonable degree of scientific certainty" that their work is sound and trustworthy ... For years, Mr. Day has argued his case is a prime example of how forensic testimony can be flawed if experts see only some of the evidence. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jurors hear forensic testimony Jun 22, 2007
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Defendant testifies in murder-for-hire trial Jun 14, 2007
Other forensic testimony verified that the 19-page note is in Winger's handwriting and explained how the recorded conversation was enhanced for quality. Circuit Judge Harold Frobish was irked because the Department of Corrections wouldn't allow Winger to shave before court convened. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Christopher Edwards Trial Jury Foreman Talks About Experience Apr 9, 2007
He and 13 others spent two long weeks looking at crime scene photos, listening to forensic testimony, learning about Jessica O'Grady and Edwards. The jury finally began deliberating on March 30. (7 KETV Omaha)
Lunsford Family Finds Some Justice Mar 8, 2007
But after a series of methodical and professional presentations and forensic testimony, it was a welcome change when Magrino re-addressed the jury noticeably moved as a result of the Defense's closing statements. Magrino started, "...And let me respond to a couple things.. Do you know why we are here? "Because that's Jessica Lunsford when she was alive. (Fox News)
DA says findings point to suicide in teen's death Mar 6, 2007
Westmoreland County District Attorney John W. Peck has informed hearing examiner Thomas J. Farrell that he agrees physical evidence and forensic testimony presented at a two-day coroner's inquest last month indicate a 14-year-old's death in July was an apparent suicide committed with a handgun owned by a state legislator. But Mr. Peck also said in a letter to Mr. Farrell dated March 2: "However, at the same time it is most troubling that there is an extraordinary amount of evidence that makes... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Physical evidence focus of Day 2 of Yonts murder trial Feb 1, 2007
Null has said Yonts cut his hand on a broken beer bottle at a Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity party, but forensic testimony contradicted that. Kentucky State Police trace chemist Jack Reid determined the glass shards matched the passenger-side window of Yont's 2000 Lincoln LS after performing tests on the materials' density, elements and ability to bend light. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
$4 million for wrongful rape conviction Jan 25, 2007
Oklahoma man wins judgment after chemist botched forensic testimony. Photo features. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Closing arguments set in Muhammad's trial May 27, 2006
Ryan repeatedly urged Muhammad to move on as he dwelled over the minutiae of reports, forensic testimony and other evidence. The judge stopped him after two hours to ask how much longer he planned to speak, to which Muhammad replied "three or four hours." Ryan eventually cut off his closings after three hours and 20 minutes. (Yahoo News -- Beltway Sniper Shootings)
It's justice time for Wheeler May 20, 2006
Koester's family endured painful forensic testimony about blood splatters and his autopsy, which revealed that he was shot five times with a shotgun, including fatally in the forehead. Bevirt, who had tried to hide graphic details from her children, said she pulled Amber from class Friday because a classmate had brought a newspaper account to school and the ninth-grader overheard students discussing details of her father's death. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Bouncer charged with killing student Mar 24, 2006
"I think someday this case is going to be taught at law school as a particularly special example of forensic testimony," Hynes said at a news conference before the arraignment. . (Washington Times)
