{"id":36800,"date":"2023-01-31T11:15:56","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T11:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/?p=36800"},"modified":"2023-01-31T11:15:56","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T11:15:56","slug":"2-key-examples-of-junk-science-in-forensics-and-criminal-justice-propublica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cjstudents.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/31\/2-key-examples-of-junk-science-in-forensics-and-criminal-justice-propublica\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Key Examples of Junk Science in Forensics and Criminal Justice \u2014 ProPublica"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s been decades since the intersection of forensic science and criminal justice first became a pop culture phenomenon, popularized by countless TV shows, movies and books. But the public\u2019s growing awareness of forensic techniques obscures a far more complex field that\u2019s chock full of bogus science \u2014 and the people who champion it, often for profit.<\/p>\n

For years, ProPublica has reported on these dubious techniques as they\u2019ve wormed their way into every corner of our real-life criminal justice system.<\/p>\n

So, what\u2019s legitimate forensic science and what\u2019s junk? Let\u2019s start with the basics.<\/p>\n

What Is Junk Science?<\/h3>\n

Junk science refers to any theory or method presented as scientific fact without sufficient research or evidence to support it. Some types of junk science have virtually no supporting evidence, while others are oversimplifications of real but complex science findings.<\/p>\n

Adding to the risk they pose to the justice system, many forms of junk science are very subjective and depend highly on individual interpretation.<\/p>\n

How to Spot Junk Science in Forensics<\/h3>\n

When ProPublica has reported on junk science, we\u2019ve found many common traits. They could include:<\/p>\n