Two FBI officials say the state of forensics is fine. Here’s why they’re wrong.

"FBI agents and federal prosecutors aren’t evaluated for their allegiance to scientific principles. They’re evaluated on their ability to close cases and win convictions. Therefore, there’s a strong incentive for them to sacrifice sound science for expedience."

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Black Panther’s conviction overturned after 43 years in Louisiana solitary cell

"He survived about 15,000 days of isolation – a form of captivity that the United Nations has denounced as torture and that scientific studies have shown is capable of inflicting severe psychological damage on individuals in less than a week."

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Country Time Lemonade to help pay fines, permit fees for kids’ lemonade stands

"The company is launching 'Legal-Ade,' a team of people who will help lemonade stands deal with permit issues. If a child gets fined for running a lemonade stand, Legal-Ade will reimburse the cost of the fine or permit up to $300."

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31 Orlando cops sued for doing nothing while nightclub patrons were massacred

"A city police officer acting as a security guard didn't do his job and more than two dozen of his colleagues failed in their duties or violated the civil rights of surviving victims after the 2016 Orlando, Florida, nightclub massacre, according to a new federal lawsuit."

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