GIST: "Two experts called to testify by prosecuting Deputy District Attorney Terry Ray noted that the severe retinal hemorrhaging that doctors observed in the child's eyes was consistent with abusive head trauma, formerly known as shaken baby syndrome.........Martinez criminal defense attorney Jaye Ryan, stated that Tanubagijo was feeding the baby, who was in a Boppy chair -- a cushioned support seat -- placed on top of a table when his foot accidentally stepped on a portion of the tablecloth, sending the chair and child tumbling to the tile floor. Ryan indicated she may file motions to exclude certain scientific evidence at trial that is not the result of a theory that has "general acceptance" in the scientific community. She spent a considerable amount of time during the probable-cause hearing quizzing the prosecution's experts on their knowledge of the evolving theories surrounding shaken baby syndrome and confronted experts with research to suggest that many "short fall" deaths have been misclassified as "shaken baby" deaths over the years."
http://www.thereporter.com/ci_21325731/foster-dad-pleads-not-guilty-solano-county
PUBLISHER'S NOTE:
I am monitoring this case. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments.
The Toronto Star, my previous employer for more than twenty incredible years, has put considerable effort into exposing the harm caused by Dr. Charles Smith and his protectors - and into pushing for reform of Ontario's forensic pediatric pathology system. The Star has a "topic" section which focuses on recent stories related to Dr. Charles Smith. It can be found at:
http://www.thestar.com/topic/charlessmith
Information on "The Charles Smith Blog Award"- and its nomination process - can be found at:
http://smithforensic.blogspot.com/2011/05/charles-smith-blog-award-nominations.html
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Harold Levy: Publisher; The Charles Smith Blog.
