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Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences @cifsjustice.org · Nov 21
We are the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reform in forensic sciences, crime labs, and courtrooms, with the goal of fair trials for all. 24% of wrongful convictions involve faulty forensic science. We can change that.
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Happy Holidays from CIFS! We are thinking of the families and friends who are separated this holiday season due to incarceration. We are very grateful for our former clients who are home for the holidays and our supporters for keeping our work going.
December 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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New Jersey Supreme Court Rejects ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’

“While judges have begun to question SBS evidence, the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision represents a watershed moment that could transform how SBS cases are handled nationwide.”

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New Jersey Supreme Court Rejects ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’
The first ruling of its kind in the country could give people convicted based on SBS testimony a new shot at freedom.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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The year is wrapping up! We have just 9 days to meet our end-of-year goal of raising $180,000 so we can continue our work in 2026. So many families, friends, and attorneys count on CIFS when a wrongful accusation occurs. Your donation keeps us going.

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The Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences (CIFS) is the first non-profit organization in the United States to bring exclusive focus to improvement of the reliability and safety of criminal prosecu...
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December 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Now through Sunday, donate to CIFS and you’ll be entered to win two signed books by Amanda Knox! When you donate, you’re helping us fight wrongful convictions and accusations.

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The front cover of Waiting to be Heard by Amanda Knox.
December 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Even without an arrest, shaken baby misdiagnoses can tear families apart

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Even without an arrest, shaken baby misdiagnoses can tear families apart
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December 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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A medical examiner's testimony put a father behind bars for life. Now he says he 'made a mistake.'

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A medical examiner's testimony put a father behind bars for life. Now he says he 'made a mistake.'
Dr. Bruce Levy's finding that Alex Maze died of shaken baby syndrome was critical in the murder conviction of his father, Russell Maze. Decades later, Levy says he believes Maze is innocent.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Our book giveaway is being extended through the weekend! Donate any amount to CIFS, now through Sunday December 21st, and you’ll be entered to win two signed books by Amanda Knox! The winner will receive both of Amanda’s books, “Waiting to be Heard” and “Free”.

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The cover of “Free: My Search for Meaning” by Amanda Know which consists of blue and gold letters. The cover of “Waiting to be Heard” which shows a photo of Amanda with chin length dark hair and a navy shirt.
December 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Today we are launching a very special giveaway! Now through tomorrow at midnight, donate to CIFS and you’ll be entered to win signed copies of Amanda Knox’s books, “Waiting to be Heard” and her recent release, “Free: My Search for Meaning.”

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The cover of “Free: My Search for Meaning” by Amanda Know which consists of blue and gold letters.
December 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Father imprisoned for shaken baby case avoids life sentence, but maintains his innocence

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Father imprisoned for shaken baby case avoids life sentence, but maintains his innocence
Tom Imschweiler was imprisoned for the death of his infant son, accepting a guilty plea deal despite maintaining his innocence. NBC News’ Dan Slepian shares the Pennsylvania man's story and details co...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Hearing dates set for East Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson's case after execution delay

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Hearing dates set for East Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson's case after execution delay
Roberson, who has faced execution multiple times but maintained his innocence, has been on death row since his 2003 capital murder conviction.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Travis County district attorney moves to exonerate wrongfully accused yogurt shop murder suspects

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Travis County district attorney moves to exonerate wrongfully accused yogurt shop murder suspects
The district attorney filed paperwork on Thursday to formally clear the names of four young men accused of the 1991 murders.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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By donating to CIFS today, you are helping us fight for our clients, like Jessica Logan, who was convicted based on 911-call analysis in Illinois. You make our work possible. Donate any amount today:

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Jessica Logan, a white woman, wearing a white prison uniform.
December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Diagnosis of a Crime: Melanie Reid’s new podcast investigation

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Diagnosis of a Crime: Melanie Reid's new podcast investigation
Imagine taking your baby to hospital and being told what’s wrong isn’t an illness or an accident, but a crime. Diagnosis of a Crime is the latest hard-hitting investigation from Melanie Reid Investiga...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Mark Geralds’ case is riddled with issues including blood at the crime scene that did not match his and inadequate trial counsel. But Geralds is set to be executed tonight in Florida while many questions remain.
A prison photo of Mark Geralds, an older white man, wearing an orange prison uniform.
December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Happy Release Anniversary to our former client, Alan Butts! Alan spent nearly 20 years in prison for a crime that never occurred. He was released in 2022 and fully exonerated in 2024. Happy 3 years free, Alan!
A photo of Alan Butts, a white man, hugging his mother after being released from Ohio prison.
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Louisiana Death Row Prisoner Jimmie Duncan Released on Bail After Evidence Shows He is “Factually Innocent”

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Jimmie Duncan a white man wearing an orange hat, hugs his family.
December 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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We would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who came together yesterday and helped us raise $9,930 for GivingTuesday. Every donation, every shared post, and every mention made a difference and helped us reach our goal. Thank you to Lansner & Kubitschek for being our gift-matching partner
A collage of four photos and a GivingTuesday logo. Upper left is Lamont Hunter hugging his family. Upper right is Amana Brumfield hugging her husband. Bottom left is Stephanie Spurgeon. Bottom right is Alan Butts hugging his mom.
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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UPDATE: On this GivingTuesday, we are excited to announce that you all have helped us raise $6,735! It’s not too late to give and have your donation matched. Help us continue to be here as the resource so many attorneys and wrongfully accused people rely on. Donate here:
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Reform in forensic sciences, crime laboratories, and the courtroom Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 82-2625579).
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December 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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We have news to share! You all have come together and met the Lansner & Kubitschek GivingTuesday match! Now, anonymous donors have come together to offer another $2,000 so the matching continues! Donate here:
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Stephanie Spurgeon and her mom in 2020.
December 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Today is GivingTuesday! Donate today and your gift will be matched by the Lansner & Kubitschek law firm until we reach our $2,000 goal! Your gift will go twice as far to help people like Jessica Logan and Robert Roberson. Donate here:
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Robert Roberson Jessica Logan with her kids.
December 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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As we approach Thanksgiving, and friends and families gather, we are thankful for our former clients who are home for the holidays, while acknowledging the many innocent people who are incarcerated and won’t be with their loved ones tomorrow.
Two photos stacked. Above is Alan Butts with his family after being released. They are all hugging. Below is a selfie of Kate Judson and Stephanie Spurgeon. Both are smiling.
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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GivingTuesday is just one week away! On December 2nd, donate to CIFS and your gift will be matched by the law firm of Lansner & Kubitschek until we reach our goal of raising $2,000!
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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NJ Bans ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ Evidence in Nationwide First

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NJ Bans ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ Evidence in Nationwide First (1)
Criminal prosecutors can’t build murder cases on medical diagnoses that the mere shaking of a baby, without further evidence of trauma, resulted in a child’s death, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled ...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division just released their ruling in State v. Darryl Nieves. 🧵⬇️
Darryl Nieves on the right with a young child on the left.
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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'It's surreal': Lehigh Co. man freed after 9 years in prison over flawed testimony on infant death

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'It's surreal': Lehigh Co. man freed after 9 years in prison over flawed testimony on infant death
A Lehigh County man is free after serving nine years in prison. His initial verdict was vacated over flawed testimony from an expert witness about the death of his infant
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November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM