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Results of a Texas Department of Public Safety audit on the Austin Police Department crime lab will be released this afternoon Back in July former employee Cecily Hamilton filed a complaint stating that there were mistakes with DNA testing at…
In August a report was released regarding an investigation into North Carolina’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) crime lab. Two retired FBI agents were hired to conduct the investigation following the release of Greg Taylor after 16 years in prison. The story…
Some experts believe that communities of color will be unfairly targeted with the widespread use of familial DNA testing to capture suspects. The American Civil Liberties Union is concerned with the increased use of Familial DNA Testing in the criminal…
Among the cases that will be heard by the US Supreme Court this season is one from a Texas death row inmate claiming that he is innocent. Arguments on this case are scheduled to be heard on October 13th. Henry Skinner who…
The ACLU is challenging a California law that requires police to collect the DNA of all suspected felons. Michael Risher an American Civil Liberties Union lawyer told the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco court Tuesday that…
72 more fragments of human remains have been found in the rubble or the World Trade Center after almost 9 years. The fragments consist mainly of tiny pieces of bone were found during the process of sifting of tonnes of…
Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court of California (January 25,2010) ruled 5-2 to authorize the use of “John Doe” DNA arrest warrants. California law, consistent with the US Constitution’s Fourth Amendment holds that prosecution for an offense commences when an…
Lawmakers hope a new bill being enacted this year will reduce California’s gang violence. Here are the Facts First: • The Parental Accountability Act allows courts to order parents of young gang members to attend parenting classes. • Courses will…
Wildlife experts in Nottingham have been taking DNA Samples from peregrine falcon chicks in an effort to protect the species from thieves, according to an article in the BBC News. Apparently it is common for thieves to rob falcon nests…
Oak Harbor Targets Pit Bull Ordinance For Extinction By JENNY MANNING Whidbey News Times Reporter Oak Harbor officials will review the city’s breed-specific restrictions thanks to a little noise from Bob Baker and Barbara Moran, the couple who filed suit…