OpinionNovember 4, 2024
The Law Must Respond When Science Changes
What was once fair under the law may become unfair when science changes. The law must react to uphold due process
Stories by Jeff Kukucka
Jeff Kukucka is a professor of psychology at Towson University. His work aims to understand and minimize human error in forensic science and medicolegal decision-making. He is also co–vice chair of the NIST OSAC for Forensic Science’s Human Factors Task Group. He regularly testifies as an expert witness and consults with attorneys’ offices, crime labs, and other government agencies on these issues.
OpinionOctober 26, 2024
Shaken Baby Syndrome Has Been Discredited. Why Is Robert Roberson Still on Death Row?
Convicted of a crime that never happened, Roberson’s case is a prime example of how the U.S. legal system often fails to recognize advances in scientific knowledge