“Confusing Juries with Science”


Dr. Waney Squier presents a TED talk about what she experienced when she dared to challenge the paper thin foundations of Shaken Baby Syndrome.

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Confessions: Not Always What They Seem


Many proponents of SBS theory base their claims on the evidence of confessions. While this may seem reasonable, (after all, who would confess if they were innocent?) the reality of what these "confessions" often entail is unsettling.

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U of M Publishes Articles from 2015 Child Abuse Symposium


University of Michigan’s Journal of Law Reform has published a series of articles from the 2015 symposium, Child Abuse Evidence: New Perspectives from Law, Medicine, Psychology and Statistics.

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MI Public Act 843 Provides Compensation to Wrongly Convicted


Great news for exonerated Julie Baumer, a victim of a false SBS accusation, as a Michigan act to compensate wrongly convicted individuals finally goes into effect. It is uplifting to see progress being made towards justice: http://tinyurl.com/TornFamily009

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Important Shaken Baby Syndrome Paper Released


The Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment has released an English translation of their findings on the scientific veracity of using the “triad” of symptoms in diagnosing Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). This research concludes that the scientific evidence used to diagnose SBS is insufficient and of very low quality.

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Michigan Court of Appeals Denies Motion


On November 1, 2016, the Michigan Court of Appeals denied Joshua Burns’ appeal – ruling that he did not receive ineffective assistance of counsel and the trial court did not err. The University of Michigan’s Innocence Clinic will continue this fight with an appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court.

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Grant Awarded to Michigan Innocence Clinic


The Michigan Innocence Clinic has been awarded a grant of almost $250,000 by the U.S. Department of Justice. The Grant will be used for such things as hiring experts to review Shaken Baby Syndrome Cases. Read the full article here.

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Another Hasty Diagnosis


The parents of twins Jonathan and Jarayha Wolf are yet one more family that was torn apart when their son's health difficulties resulted in death - and the triad. Read the full story at The Daily Beast.

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Voodoo Science Found In the Courtroom


Often it is difficult for a juror to get past the idea that an “expert” testifying in front of them may not be using proven forensic science. Doctors are trustworthy and scientist are…well… scientific right?

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Opportunity to Show Support: U of M Board of Regents Meeting


What: The Board of Regents consists of elected officials who supervise and administer the massive budget for the University of Michigan, including their health system.

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