FR Stat tool shifts fingerprint reports toward probabilistic "strength-of-evidence," prompts debate on courtroom interpretation Developers and forensic practitioners debated FR Stat, a likelihood-ratio approach issued in lab reports for nearly a year, focusing on how large numeric results and technical disclaimers will be interpreted by judges and juries, training needs, and model limitations.

A groundbreaking tool is changing how fingerprint evidence is presented in court, but experts warn about the risks of misinterpretation by juries.

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