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The Pros And Cons Of Forensic Science And Miscarriages Of Justice

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Historically, forensic science and miscarriages of justice were never closely examined. However, forensic science has been pointed to as a contributor to miscarriages of justice since as long ago as the Dreyfus case. The Dryfus case or the “Dryfus affair” was a political scandal that divided France until it was resolved in 1906. It started with the treason conviction of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a young French artillery officer of Alsatian and Jewish descent. Sentenced to imprisonment for sharing French military secrets to the German Embassy in Paris. Evidence came to light in 1896 primarily through an investigation instigated by the head of counter-espionage unit. Eventually all the accusations against Dreyfus were demonstrated to be baseless,

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