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All Cops Should Submit DNA Samples to Avoid Crime-Scene Confusion: Federal Report

July 15, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

All Cops Should Submit DNA Samples to Avoid Crime-Scene Confusion: Federal ReportRead More

Why autistic people are less likely to get a fair trial

July 14, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

Why autistic people are less likely to get a fair trialRead More

It’s time to end the trade secret evidentiary privilege among forensic algorithm vendors

July 13, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

It’s time to end the trade secret evidentiary privilege among forensic algorithm vendorsRead More

A secret algorithm is transforming DNA evidence. This defendant could be the first to scrutinize it.

July 13, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

A secret algorithm is transforming DNA evidence. This defendant could be the first to scrutinize it.Read More

The Police Called It An Accident. She Went to 1-800-Autopsy.

July 8, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

The Police Called It An Accident. She Went to 1-800-Autopsy.Read More

Opinion: Want to know how federal law enforcement uses facial recognition? Tough luck.

July 5, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

Opinion: Want to know how federal law enforcement uses facial recognition? Tough luck.Read More

Orange County Prosecutors Operate “Vast, Secretive” Genetic Surveillance Program

July 3, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

Orange County Prosecutors Operate “Vast, Secretive” Genetic Surveillance ProgramRead More

A whiff of pot alone no longer airtight probable cause for police to search cars in several states

June 27, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

A whiff of pot alone no longer airtight probable cause for police to search cars in several statesRead More

New Texas law aims to protect parents wrongly accused of child abuse

June 21, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

New Texas law aims to protect parents wrongly accused of child abuseRead More

Judge Limits Evidence from Prosecutor Witness Based on Junk Science

June 17, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

Judge Limits Evidence from Prosecutor Witness Based on Junk ScienceRead More

Retired Engineer Offers Free Expert Testimony for Flood Victims. Licensing Officials Threaten Him With Criminal Charges.

June 16, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

Retired Engineer Offers Free Expert Testimony for Flood Victims. Licensing Officials Threaten Him With Criminal Charges.Read More

Tech giants have to hand over your data when federal investigators ask. Here’s why.

June 16, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

Tech giants have to hand over your data when federal investigators ask. Here’s why.Read More

Forensic database challenged over ethics of DNA holdings

June 15, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

Forensic database challenged over ethics of DNA holdingsRead More

Opinion: Ignoring deep-seated problems at D.C.’s crime lab will cost lives and taxpayers

June 13, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

Opinion: Ignoring deep-seated problems at D.C.’s crime lab will cost lives and taxpayersRead More

The $2 Drug Test Keeping Inmates in Solitary

June 11, 2021 // by Sarah Olson

The $2 Drug Test Keeping Inmates in SolitaryRead More