Posts Tagged evidence
DNA Evidence Can Be Fabricated, Scientists Show
on August 18, 2009 by Purger in National News, Comments (0)
Scientists in Israel have demonstrated that it is possible to fabricate DNA evidence, undermining the credibility of what has been considered the gold standard of proof in criminal cases.
The scientists fabricated blood and saliva samples containing DNA from a person other than the donor of the blood and saliva. They also showed that if they had access to a DNA profile in a database, they could construct a sample of DNA to match that profile without obtaining any tissue from that person.
Anglo-American Ties ‘Threatened’ as Clinton Moves to Block Release of Torture Evidence
on July 30, 2009 by Purger in Politics, Comments (0)
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has personally intervened in a high profile British case today, pressuring for a “gag order” in an attempt to keep evidence of CIA torture from being released by the British government and warning it could affect intelligence ties between the two nations.
