Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences
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Reform is forensic sciences, crime labs, and courtrooms.
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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.
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.
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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.
www.texasobserver.org
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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www.evidenceprofblog.com/2026/01/fift...
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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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
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.
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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“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
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.”
theappeal.org/new-jersey-s...
“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.”
theappeal.org/new-jersey-s...
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
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.
Donate here:
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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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December 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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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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
YouTube video by NBC News
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December 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Even without an arrest, shaken baby misdiagnoses can tear families apart
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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.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A medical examiner's testimony put a father behind bars for life. Now he says he 'made a mistake.'
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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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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December 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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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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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December 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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.”
Donate here:
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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
Father imprisoned for shaken baby case avoids life sentence, but maintains his innocence
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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
Hearing dates set for East Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson's case after execution delay
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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
Travis County district attorney moves to exonerate wrongfully accused yogurt shop murder suspects
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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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December 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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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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.
December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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.
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!
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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!