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Federal prosecutors question integrity and competence of DC crime lab

February 11, 2020 // by Sarah Olson

Federal prosecutors question integrity and competence of DC crime labRead More

Police suspected a crime lab technician of murder. Their mistake led him to hang himself, his widow says.

February 5, 2020 // by Sarah Olson

Police suspected a crime lab technician of murder. Their mistake led him to hang himself, his widow says.Read More

A mother briefly lost her newborn after failing a drug test. Her doctor suspects poppy seeds.

February 3, 2020 // by Sarah Olson

A mother briefly lost her newborn after failing a drug test. Her doctor suspects poppy seeds.Read More

FBI, federal prosecutors investigate District’s forensic firearms lab

January 23, 2020 // by Sarah Olson

FBI, federal prosecutors investigate District’s forensic firearms labRead More

This farmer had a million-dollar hemp crop — until South Carolina bulldozed it

January 11, 2020 // by Sarah Olson

This farmer had a million-dollar hemp crop — until South Carolina bulldozed itRead More

Firearms expert forged signatures on lab reports, Maryland State Police say

December 28, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

Firearms expert forged signatures on lab reports, Maryland State Police sayRead More

He was acting drunk but swore he was sober. Turns out his stomach was brewing its own beer.

October 24, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

He was acting drunk but swore he was sober. Turns out his stomach was brewing its own beer.Read More

Industry dominates Trump’s new council of science advisers

October 22, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

Industry dominates Trump’s new council of science advisersRead More

He pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. It turned out to be powdered milk.

October 16, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

He pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. It turned out to be powdered milk.Read More

A pregnant woman tested positive for amphetamines. Turns out her home was a former meth lab.

September 25, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

A pregnant woman tested positive for amphetamines. Turns out her home was a former meth lab.Read More

In era of legal pot, can police search cars based on odor?

September 13, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

In era of legal pot, can police search cars based on odor?Read More

Pollen ‘nerds’: U.S. government enlists scientists to track drug loads, crack cold cases

August 30, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

Pollen ‘nerds’: U.S. government enlists scientists to track drug loads, crack cold casesRead More

Doorbell-camera firm Ring has partnered with 400 police forces, extending surveillance concerns

August 28, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

Doorbell-camera firm Ring has partnered with 400 police forces, extending surveillance concernsRead More

How do we improve forensics? Part 6

August 26, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

How do we improve forensics? Part 6Read More

Did faulty science, and bad testimony, bring Larry Swearingen to the brink of execution?

August 17, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

Did faulty science, and bad testimony, bring Larry Swearingen to the brink of execution?Read More