STORY: "State pursues new trial, this time without testimony of Hattiesburg doctor," by reporter Ashlea Surles, published by WDAM on August 6, 2012.
Gist: "A Mississippi prosecutor told a Brookhaven Circuit Court judge Monday that the state would pursue a new trial - bringing the same charges for a second time - against Leigh Stubbs and Tammy Vance. The two were convicted nearly 12 years ago for the assault and attempted rape of their traveling companion Janet Kimberly Williams. But their cases were appealed successfully and the verdict vacated five weeks ago after testimony from Hattiesburg dentist Michael West, which the prosecution used as key evidence, was ruled inadmissible in court. In court Monday a motions hearing, in which the judge will rule if a new trial pursuing he same charges violates the U.S. Constitution's amendment against double jeopardy, was set for September 10.
The entire story can be found at:
http://www.wdam.com/story/19208774/state-pursues-new-trial-this-time-without-testimony-of-hattiesburg-doctor
See Prof. David Harris at the following link on why courts should stop accepting bite mark analysis ASAP - before more damage is done:
http://failedevidence.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/bite-mark-analysis-the-biggest-fail-of-all-failed-evidence/
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/charlessmithThe 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:
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
Please send any comments or information on other cases and issues of interest to the readers of this blog to: hlevy15@gmail.com
Harold Levy: Publisher; The Charles Smith Blog.
