Lecture, Book Sale & Signing
•Friday Night with Light Supper and Wine
•Saturday Afternoon with Refreshments
Friends Room at Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach CA 92660
•Friday, April 18, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
•Saturday, April 19, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
M. Chris Fabricant
Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System
Friday, April 18, 7:00pm
Saturday, April 19, 2:00pm
From CSI to Forensic Files to the celebrated reputation of the FBI crime lab, forensic scientists have long been mythologized in American popular culture as infallible crime solvers. Juries put their faith in "expert witnesses" and innocent people have been executed as a result. Innocent people are still on death row today, condemned by junk science. M. Chris Fabricant is a renowned attorney and a fierce advocate for criminal justice reform. In his compelling book, "Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System," Fabricant delves into the pervasive issue of flawed forensic science that has led to wrongful convictions across the United States. By weaving together real-life case studies and meticulous research, he exposes the alarming impact of pseudo-scientific evidence on innocent lives. Fabricant's work not only underscores the urgent need for systemic change but also offers a poignant call to action for ensuring justice and accuracy in the legal process.
