Massachusetts high court hears whether post-conviction testing statute covers cell-phone forensics In oral argument in Commonwealth v. Watson, attorneys disputed whether chapter 278Aa post-conviction forensic-testing statuteapplies only to biologically testable evidence like DNA or also to historical cell-phone data that defense counsel says could show witness perjury.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is debating whether historic cell phone data can unlock new evidence in a homicide case, challenging the limits of post-conviction forensic testing.

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Austin officials pressed over backlog of body‑worn camera footage for prosecutions The commission heard that the Austin Police Department has a backlog of digital evidence that defense attorneys say is delaying case resolution and harming indigent clients; APD and county prosecutors said they are chipping away at the backlog and will return with process benchmarks.

Austin officials are scrambling to address a staggering backlog of body-worn camera footage that is stalling justice and harming vulnerable clients.

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Defense challenges Facebook authenticity and witness bias in Cordova appeal In Commonwealth v. Cordova, defense counsel Ruth O'Meara Costello argued that the trial court excluded post-allegation incidents and admitted unauthenticated Facebook screenshots, creating a substantial risk of miscarriage of justice given the timing and handling of phone/video evidence.

In a gripping appeal, defense attorney Ruth O'Meara Costello argues that key evidence was mishandled, risking a miscarriage of justice in the Cordova case.

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More evidence doesn’t mean more justice: The limits of visual technologies in human rights cases | The-14 More digital evidence does not guarantee justice. New research shows how legal systems filter truth, often sidelining victims and limiting accountability today.

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BCA seeks major bonding for Bemidji lab expansion to handle DNA, digital evidence demand The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension told the committee it needs a roughly $48.8 million project (about $3.65M for design) to add ~27,000 sq ft at the Bemidji laboratory to relieve overcrowding, speed DNA turnaround and create digital-evidence and training space.

The BCA is seeking nearly $48.8 million to expand the overcrowded Bemidji lab, aiming to boost DNA analysis and digital evidence capabilities to meet skyrocketing demand.

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In a Florida car crash, the most reliable witness is the computer inside the car. 🏎️💻 Tesla "Black Box" doesn't have memory lapses or bias. Learn how to secure EDR / Telematics data : https://www.go2attorney.com/blog/subpoena-tesla-data/ #Florida #Tesla #DigitalEvidence #TampaAttorney

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Alaska Department of Law seeks $1 million for statehood litigation as trial and digital‑evidence costs rise Department of Law officials told a Senate Finance subcommittee they need a $1 million multi‑year appropriation to sustain statehood‑defense litigation and shore up capacity as trial volumes, expert fees and digital‑evidence review costs grow; department leaders also warned of a large ACLU class action that could require extensive data review.

The Alaska Department of Law is urgently requesting $1 million to tackle skyrocketing litigation and digital evidence costs that threaten the state's ability to defend its interests.

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Bill would let state prosecutors order limited digital evidence preservation in serious claims involving officers HB 351 would allow an attorney general or state's attorney to authorize targeted collection and secure storage of digital evidence (plate readers, cell-site and work-device data, GPS, facial recognition) when there is a credible allegation of violent or constitutional misconduct by officers; sponsors said strict court orders and restricted disclosure would protect privacy.

A new bill in Maryland aims to protect crucial digital evidence in cases of police misconduct, ensuring that justice is served without compromising privacy rights.

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Prosecutors request $5.08M for case-management/data hosting and $7.4M for DUI prosecutors if caseloads transfer The prosecution commission told lawmakers it needs $5,080,000 to support case-management maintenance and data storage statewide and an additional $7,400,000 to hire roughly 59–65 prosecutors to handle an estimated 12,500 DUI intakes statewide if responsibility shifts to solicitors.

South Carolina prosecutors are urging lawmakers for over $12 million to bolster case management and tackle a surge in DUI cases—could this be the turning point for justice in the state?

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Oklahoma bill would create OSBI cybercrimes and fraud unit, committee advances measure Representative Chapman’s HB 4190 would establish a cyber crimes and fraud unit inside the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, create a revolving fund for future appropriations and ask for a tentative $3 million appropriation; committee advanced the bill after questioning about funding and asset forfeiture.

Oklahoma is taking a bold step against digital fraud with a new bill to create a dedicated cyber crimes unit aimed at protecting citizens from financial scams.

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Cadre Forensics presenter says virtual microscopy reproduced examiner conclusions in 2016 feasibility study A Cadre Forensics researcher described a 2016 feasibility study showing virtual microscopy for 3D cartridge-case comparisons produced no false positives among 46 examiners and enabled consistent annotations across labs; presenter outlined hardware, software, and plans to build large shared scan datasets.

A groundbreaking study reveals that virtual microscopy in firearm forensics achieved 100% recall with zero false positives, transforming how evidence is examined across crime labs.

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Researcher outlines plan to digitize shoeprint evidence and build statistical foundations for footwear identification An unnamed presenter described a multi-site project to digitize shoe impression features, build a database of marks and run computerized comparisons to estimate error rates and develop statistically based measures aimed at making footwear evidence more defensible in court.

A groundbreaking initiative is set to revolutionize footwear evidence by digitizing shoe impressions and employing advanced statistical methods for more reliable courtroom testimony.

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Maryland Public Defender Calls Office 'in Survival Mode,' Seeks $2.2M for Evidence Tools and Staffing Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue told the Appropriations subcommittee the office is operating 'in survival mode,' citing staffing gaps, rising juvenile caseloads and a failing panel-attorney system; DLS flagged growing panel‑attorney deficiencies and recommended restrictions on deficiency funds.

Maryland's public defender system is in crisis mode, struggling with staggering caseloads and urgent funding needs to keep up with the digital age of justice.

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Committee backs $3 million for OSBI cybercrime unit to combat financial fraud and identity theft SB 18-59 would create an OSBI division focused on cyber-enabled financial fraud, identity theft and digital-evidence investigations with an estimated $3,000,000 fiscal impact; the committee approved the bill unanimously (8-0).

Oklahoma's Senate just backed a groundbreaking bill to establish a $3 million cybercrime unit aimed at tackling financial fraud and identity theft, a crucial step in protecting citizens from digital threats.

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