so-soA bit of a flop for me. It was a one-note, super long explanation of the problem of bite mark evidence which has led to multiple wrongful convictions over the years. Several crimes are briefly noted to make the author‘s point but it felt disjointed and repetitive. Some interesting tidbits but I should have bailed.
pickAn interesting look at how junk science has influenced our criminal justice system and is used to put innocent people in jail. I‘ll admit, I enjoy shows like Law & Order and CSI, but reality is definitely very different. Heartbreaking to think how many people are in imprisoned due to expert testimony that‘s entirely subjective. Very eye opening and informative.
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pickThis was a very interesting, and eye-opening look at how junk science in our criminal justice system continues to be used to convict the innocent. It will leave you frustrated at the state of our justice system. I liked the way the book was put together - how Fabricant lays out the history of junk science while taking you through three Innocence Project cases.
Full Review: https://bit.ly/rvw-JunkSci
My latest haul from @LibraryThing Early Reviewers. As I've mentioned before I love that program. It's a fun & easy way to get a free sneak peek at new books. I mostly request ebooks because I think your chances are better, but I decided to try for the physical book on this one.
The author is an Innocence Project lawyer, & the book is about “the flood of rotten forensics and bogus scientific opinions presented to juries.“ Due out April 5th.
Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System | 
