For Justice, Forensic Science Must Be Scientific: The Case Of Kevin Keith

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Written By Sunita Sah

I was recently interview on Kim Kardashian’s podcast The System to discuss the case of Kevin Keith who was sentenced to death in 1994 based on what appears to be heavily flawed forensic evidence. The case highlights many of the flaws inherent in the current practice of Forensic Sciences. In this Forbes article, I argue that Forensic Science needs to change and must be valid, reliable, and independent for justice to be realized.

Sunita Sah
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