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Inside the wrongful conviction of Ben Spencer

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Cracks in the System: Houston Crime Lab Scandal

This chapter investigates the forensic flaws and record-keeping issues exposed in the Houston Police Department crime lab in 2002, prompting a major overhaul and the establishment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission. It also explores the ongoing struggles of public defense in Texas and the pivotal role of Conviction Integrity Units in addressing wrongful convictions.

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