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PBS NewsHour  FBI Reviews Flawed Criminal Forensic Evidence

FBI Reviews Flawed Criminal Forensic Evidence Details

 

Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: FBI Reviews Flawed Criminal Forensic Evidence

The Justice Department announced it will conduct a review of thousands of criminal cases where hair and fiber analysis led to convictions. Judy Woodruff discusses the review -- which comes after the Washington Post identified two men wrongfully convicted on flawed hair analysis -- with Post reporter Spencer Hsu.

Duration: (7:17)
Premiere Date: 07/11/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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