False news, scam emails, fake bomb threats, April Fool’s Day pranks, swatting attacks and conspiracy theories tend to have one thing in common -they all start with a lie. While lying isn’t explicitly illegal, it can be if it puts someone at risk of harm. In fact, the most famous example of why free speech […]
Common Forensic Science Myths Debunked
Thanks largely to TV crime shows, particularly those like CSI, the public knows more about forensic evidence than ever before. Unfortunately, much of that knowledge is only half-true or even outright fabrications. Here are a few of the most common myths about forensic science. Forensic Science is Not Foolproof While forensic science can help provide […]
