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Defending IEEE Software Standards in Federal Criminal Court
June 2021 article by Marc Canellas. IEEE’s 1012 Standard for independent software and hardware verification and validation (IV&V) is under attack in U.S. federal criminal court. As software spreads through the criminal legal system, scientists, engineers, and IEEE have an essential role in ensuring courts understand and respect IEEE 1012 and IV&V. If not, courts …
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A preparatory guide for court prepared for DNA examiners by STRmix
This document responds to the DNA Mixture Interpretation: A NIST Scientific Foundation Review (draft) document from June 2021. STRmix prepared this document as guidance for STRmix users who may encounter the NIST review in the court setting.
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Complex DNA Mixtures Interpretation and the Incorporation of Probabilistic Genotyping (PG) Software, Part 2
Live webinar presented by Dr. Maher “Max” NoureddineSeptember 16, 2021, 1:00 pm90 min of CLE credit anticipated As a follow up to his program offered on Aug. 5, 2021, Dr. Noureddine will offer this additional presentation on probabilistic genotyping (PG) software. This presentation will provide more in-depth information about likelihood ratios and PG software used …
DNA-only evidence not sufficient in CT case
State v. Andre Dawson (2021) – Connecticut Supreme Court found that the state failed to present sufficient evidence of constructive possession where the defendant could not be excluded from a DNA mixture containing a partial profile found on a firearm.
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The Probabilistic Genotyping Software STRmix: Utility and Evidence for its Validity
By: John S. Buckleton, D.Sc.; Jo-Anne Bright, Ph.D.; Simone Gittelson, Ph.D.; Tamyra R. Moretti, Ph.D.; Anthony J. Onorato, M.C.I.M., M.S.F.S.; Frederick R. Bieber, Ph.D.; Bruce Budowle, Ph.D.; and Duncan A. Taylor, Ph.D.
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United States v. Gissantaner, 990 F.3d 457 (6th Cir. 2021).
Webinar: Complex DNA Mixtures Interpretation and the Incorporation of Probabilistic Genotyping (PG) Software
Live webinar presented by Dr. Maher “Max” NoureddineAugust 5, 2021, 1:00 pm 90 min of CLE credit During this CLE, the attendees will learn more about the theory of DNA mixture interpretation using conventional and computer-based probabilistic models, the power and limitations of PG software, and the challenges of confronting PG results in court cases. …