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Texas Cannot Wait for Good Science in the Courtroom

October 9, 2009

By John F. Terzano

Last week, Texas Governor Rick Perry removed three members from the Texas Forensic Science Commission. The changes come at a critical juncture…

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Sonnier’s Release Highlights Continuing Problem

August 11, 2009

By John F. Terzano

Another innocent man is free in Texas. Ernest Sonnier was released from custody on Friday after DNA testing implicated two different men in…

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Texas Case Highlights Problems in forensics lab

June 23, 2009

By John F. Terzano

George Rodriguez is seeking justice. In 2004, DNA testing exonerated Rodriguez for the 1987 abduction and sexual assault he had been convicted…

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