POST: "The history of DNA and its unique role in proving innocence," published by The Innocence Project on April 22, 2018.
GIST: "To commemorate World DNA Day on April 25, we've launched a special feature exploring the history of DNA and its unique role in proving innocence. In the cases of our clients Kennedy Brewer and recently deceased Levon Brooks (pictured above), who were wrongly convicted largely based on discredited bitemark testimony, DNA helped set them free and spurred an investigation into the widespread misconduct of two experts involved. The feature also introduces the way DNA exclusion is just the first step on the path toward justice through the story of our client Philip Barnett, and his brother Nathan, who were convicted of rape and murder. Although DNA excluded the brothers and matched a convicted pedophile, they are not yet exonerated of the crime."
You can explore the page here.
The entire post can be found at:
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#search/%22innocence+project%22/162edb8b878721fa
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https://support.innocenceproject.org/give/179430/#!/donation/checkout"PUBLISHER'S NOTE: I am monitoring this case/issue. 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/c
