Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences
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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.
They were exonerated in shaken baby cases. Can their podcast help save Robert Roberson?
“Josh Burns and Andrew Roark will launch “Unshaken Truth” on March 5, they announced in an exclusive interview with The Dallas Morning News.”
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“Josh Burns and Andrew Roark will launch “Unshaken Truth” on March 5, they announced in an exclusive interview with The Dallas Morning News.”
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They were exonerated in shaken baby cases. Can their podcast help save Robert Roberson?
Josh Burns and Andrew Roark are launching “Unshaken Truth,” a podcast created to examine — and humanize — the impact of shaken baby syndrome.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
They were exonerated in shaken baby cases. Can their podcast help save Robert Roberson?
“Josh Burns and Andrew Roark will launch “Unshaken Truth” on March 5, they announced in an exclusive interview with The Dallas Morning News.”
www.dallasnews.com/news/2026/02...
“Josh Burns and Andrew Roark will launch “Unshaken Truth” on March 5, they announced in an exclusive interview with The Dallas Morning News.”
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Today marks 2 years since our former client, Alan Butts, was fully exonerated. He spend over 19 years in Ohio prison for a crime that never occurred. We continue to wish you the best, Alan! Happy Exoneration Anniversary!
February 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Today marks 2 years since our former client, Alan Butts, was fully exonerated. He spend over 19 years in Ohio prison for a crime that never occurred. We continue to wish you the best, Alan! Happy Exoneration Anniversary!
In 1995, Kennedy Brewer was wrongfully convicted of murder, rape, and kidnapping of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter. At trial, forensic odontologist Dr. Michael West testified that marks on the body were bite marks matching Brewer. 🧵
February 11, 2026 at 7:43 PM
In 1995, Kennedy Brewer was wrongfully convicted of murder, rape, and kidnapping of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter. At trial, forensic odontologist Dr. Michael West testified that marks on the body were bite marks matching Brewer. 🧵
Tens of Thousands of Mothers Were Flagged to Police Over Flawed Drug Tests at Childbirth
“The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy”
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“The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy”
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Tens of Thousands of Mothers Were Flagged to Police Over Flawed Drug Tests at Childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that’s a significant undercount.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Tens of Thousands of Mothers Were Flagged to Police Over Flawed Drug Tests at Childbirth
“The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy”
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“The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy”
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Judge gives state more time in Robert Roberson death row case
“A court granted the state a 60-day extension to respond in Robert Roberson's ongoing death penalty case.”
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“A court granted the state a 60-day extension to respond in Robert Roberson's ongoing death penalty case.”
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Judge gives state more time in Robert Roberson death row case
A court granted the state a 60-day extension to respond in Robert Roberson's ongoing death penalty case.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Judge gives state more time in Robert Roberson death row case
“A court granted the state a 60-day extension to respond in Robert Roberson's ongoing death penalty case.”
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“A court granted the state a 60-day extension to respond in Robert Roberson's ongoing death penalty case.”
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Even though Black individuals represent 14% of the population of the United States, they continue to be overrepresented in jail and prison populations with 41% being Black. Black individuals are also more likely to be sentenced more harshly than white individuals.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Even though Black individuals represent 14% of the population of the United States, they continue to be overrepresented in jail and prison populations with 41% being Black. Black individuals are also more likely to be sentenced more harshly than white individuals.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
New York judge drops death penalty charges for Luigi Mangione
“Judge Garnett of the Southern District of New York dismissed Counts Three (murder through use of a firearm) and Four (firearms offense) in US v. Mangione on Friday,…”
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“Judge Garnett of the Southern District of New York dismissed Counts Three (murder through use of a firearm) and Four (firearms offense) in US v. Mangione on Friday,…”
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New York judge drops death penalty charges for Luigi Mangione
Editor's note: This story is part of ongoing coverage of the lead up to Mangione's trial. Read coverage of federal oral arguments to dismiss Counts Three and Four here. Judge Garnett of the Southern D...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:43 PM
New York judge drops death penalty charges for Luigi Mangione
“Judge Garnett of the Southern District of New York dismissed Counts Three (murder through use of a firearm) and Four (firearms offense) in US v. Mangione on Friday,…”
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“Judge Garnett of the Southern District of New York dismissed Counts Three (murder through use of a firearm) and Four (firearms offense) in US v. Mangione on Friday,…”
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Dawud Turner was wrongfully convicted in 1988 of the shooting death of a Philadelphia man. The state’s key witness told numerous versions of what happened and had an incentive to help the police by receiving immunity for drug crimes. 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Dawud Turner was wrongfully convicted in 1988 of the shooting death of a Philadelphia man. The state’s key witness told numerous versions of what happened and had an incentive to help the police by receiving immunity for drug crimes. 🧵
Be sure to check out our latest newsletter where we discuss Robert Roberson, Odell Adams, Darryl, Nieves, and Lawrence Keith Johnson’s cases.
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CIFS’ 4th Quarter Newsletter 2025 - CIFS
The latest edition of CIFS’ newsletter is available now. In this issue we discuss Robert Roberson, Odell Adams, Darryl Nieves, and Lawrence Keith Johnson. Download your copy here.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Be sure to check out our latest newsletter where we discuss Robert Roberson, Odell Adams, Darryl, Nieves, and Lawrence Keith Johnson’s cases.
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I was wrongly convicted of killing my baby. Then a waitress helped me
“Ashley Jordan’s life fell apart the day her baby died. It was June 2008, and her newborn, McKenzy, was just three days old. The nightmare that followed is hard to comprehend.”
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“Ashley Jordan’s life fell apart the day her baby died. It was June 2008, and her newborn, McKenzy, was just three days old. The nightmare that followed is hard to comprehend.”
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I was wrongly convicted of killing my baby. Then a waitress helped me
Ashley Jordan speaks for the first time since she was exonerated after more than a decade in prison
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January 27, 2026 at 7:44 PM
I was wrongly convicted of killing my baby. Then a waitress helped me
“Ashley Jordan’s life fell apart the day her baby died. It was June 2008, and her newborn, McKenzy, was just three days old. The nightmare that followed is hard to comprehend.”
www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/d503080...
“Ashley Jordan’s life fell apart the day her baby died. It was June 2008, and her newborn, McKenzy, was just three days old. The nightmare that followed is hard to comprehend.”
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Federal appeals court hears case of Amarillo woman on death row
“The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard oral arguments once again on the conviction of Texas death row inmate Brittany Holberg, which was previously overturned by justices in March.”
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“The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard oral arguments once again on the conviction of Texas death row inmate Brittany Holberg, which was previously overturned by justices in March.”
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Federal appeals court hears case of Amarillo woman on death row
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard oral arguments once again on the conviction of Texas death row inmate Brittany Holberg, which was previ
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January 23, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Federal appeals court hears case of Amarillo woman on death row
“The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard oral arguments once again on the conviction of Texas death row inmate Brittany Holberg, which was previously overturned by justices in March.”
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“The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard oral arguments once again on the conviction of Texas death row inmate Brittany Holberg, which was previously overturned by justices in March.”
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If you’re a defense attorney, judge, prosecutor, paralegal, law student, or someone interested in learning more about the latest in forensics, the Forensic Justice Institute is for you. Join us virtually tomorrow!
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Forensic Justice Institute 2026
2023 Forensic Justice Institute
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January 22, 2026 at 7:02 PM
If you’re a defense attorney, judge, prosecutor, paralegal, law student, or someone interested in learning more about the latest in forensics, the Forensic Justice Institute is for you. Join us virtually tomorrow!
www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
There’s still time to register for Friday’s Forensic Justice Institute! Join CIFS and the State Bar of Wisconsin for a day of virtual training on various forensic science topics like digital surveillance, firearm identification, and AI.
Register here: www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
Register here: www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
Forensic Justice Institute 2026
2023 Forensic Justice Institute
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January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
There’s still time to register for Friday’s Forensic Justice Institute! Join CIFS and the State Bar of Wisconsin for a day of virtual training on various forensic science topics like digital surveillance, firearm identification, and AI.
Register here: www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
Register here: www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
Columbus man who was exonerated in shaken baby case files federal suit
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Columbus man who was exonerated in shaken baby case files federal suit
Alan Butts spent nearly 20 years in prison before he was released in 2022 and later exonerated in 2024.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Columbus man who was exonerated in shaken baby case files federal suit
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Don't forget to register for our virtual Forensic Justice Institute in partnership with the State Bar of Wisconsin! Jan 23rd, join speakers like Erin Nagy of the Wisconsin State Public Defender who will discuss the current state of digital surveillance.
Register:
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Register:
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Forensic Justice Institute 2026
2023 Forensic Justice Institute
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January 16, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Don't forget to register for our virtual Forensic Justice Institute in partnership with the State Bar of Wisconsin! Jan 23rd, join speakers like Erin Nagy of the Wisconsin State Public Defender who will discuss the current state of digital surveillance.
Register:
www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
Register:
www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
Texas Police Invested Millions in a Shadowy Phone-Tracking Software. They Won’t Say How They’ve Used It.
“The software has been met with criticism from civil liberties advocates, especially given that its WebLoc add-on enables warrantless device tracking.”
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“The software has been met with criticism from civil liberties advocates, especially given that its WebLoc add-on enables warrantless device tracking.”
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Texas Police Invested Millions in a Shadowy Phone-Tracking Software. They Won’t Say How They’ve Used It.
One sheriff who leads an anti-smuggling task force says the software helps “develop leads to eventually obtain probable cause.” Civil liberties experts say its use violates constitutional rights.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Texas Police Invested Millions in a Shadowy Phone-Tracking Software. They Won’t Say How They’ve Used It.
“The software has been met with criticism from civil liberties advocates, especially given that its WebLoc add-on enables warrantless device tracking.”
www.texasobserver.org/texas-police...
“The software has been met with criticism from civil liberties advocates, especially given that its WebLoc add-on enables warrantless device tracking.”
www.texasobserver.org/texas-police...
Our virtual Forensic Justice Institute in partnership with the State Bar of Wisconsin is Jan 23rd! Join speakers like Janis Puracal of the of the Forensic Justice Project who will discuss challenging the admissibility of firearms identification evidence. Register here:
www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
Forensic Justice Institute 2026
2023 Forensic Justice Institute
www.wisbar.org
January 14, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Our virtual Forensic Justice Institute in partnership with the State Bar of Wisconsin is Jan 23rd! Join speakers like Janis Puracal of the of the Forensic Justice Project who will discuss challenging the admissibility of firearms identification evidence. Register here:
www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...
Sonia Sotomayor Just Vindicated the Rights of the Incarcerated to Seek Appeals
“In practice, it means more prisoners will have the opportunity to secure post-conviction relief when new law is established that supports their claims, even after previously failed appeal bids.”
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“In practice, it means more prisoners will have the opportunity to secure post-conviction relief when new law is established that supports their claims, even after previously failed appeal bids.”
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January 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Sonia Sotomayor Just Vindicated the Rights of the Incarcerated to Seek Appeals
“In practice, it means more prisoners will have the opportunity to secure post-conviction relief when new law is established that supports their claims, even after previously failed appeal bids.”
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“In practice, it means more prisoners will have the opportunity to secure post-conviction relief when new law is established that supports their claims, even after previously failed appeal bids.”
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Fifth Circuit Finds Evidence That One of Defendants Attorneys Slept During His Capital Murder Trial Insufficient to Prove Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
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Fifth Circuit Finds Evidence That One of Defendants Attorneys Slept During His Capital Murder Trial Insufficient to Prove Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
It's often said that the ineffective assistance of counsel test is so tough to satisfy that even evidence that a defendant's attorney slept during trial
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January 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Fifth Circuit Finds Evidence That One of Defendants Attorneys Slept During His Capital Murder Trial Insufficient to Prove Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
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How Missouri Denied Condemned Men Spiritual Advisers at Their Deaths
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How Have States Handled Spiritual Advisers in the Execution Chamber?
“We’re talking about constitutional rights in someone’s dying moments,” one advocate said.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
How Missouri Denied Condemned Men Spiritual Advisers at Their Deaths
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Elwood Jones was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death for the 1994 murder of a guest at the hotel where he worked. His case involved official misconduct and misleading tool mark evidence… 🧵
January 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Elwood Jones was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death for the 1994 murder of a guest at the hotel where he worked. His case involved official misconduct and misleading tool mark evidence… 🧵
Experts who once backed 'shaken baby' science now fight to free imprisoned caregivers
“A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.”
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“A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.”
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Experts who once backed 'shaken baby' science now fight to free imprisoned caregivers
A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.
www.nbcnews.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Experts who once backed 'shaken baby' science now fight to free imprisoned caregivers
“A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.”
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“A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.”
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Your gift is doubled now through tomorrow at CIFS until we reach $13,000! This year, we were honored to work with Robert Roberson’s team to stop his execution in Texas. The fight continues in 2026. We can’t do this with work without the support of generous donors.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Your gift is doubled now through tomorrow at CIFS until we reach $13,000! This year, we were honored to work with Robert Roberson’s team to stop his execution in Texas. The fight continues in 2026. We can’t do this with work without the support of generous donors.
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Today, we are launching a new match to run through the end of the year! Donate now, and your gift will be matched until we raise $13,000! Your gift helps fund CIFS in 2026 so we can continue fighting for clients like Jessica Logan. Your gift goes twice as far!
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December 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Today, we are launching a new match to run through the end of the year! Donate now, and your gift will be matched until we raise $13,000! Your gift helps fund CIFS in 2026 so we can continue fighting for clients like Jessica Logan. Your gift goes twice as far!
Donate here:
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