NOVA - S40E02: Forensics on Trial

Name: Forensics on Trial
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-10-17
Duration: 55 min
Rating: 7

Oct 17, 2012IMDb : 7DocumentarySeason 40, Episode 2

There is a startling gap between the glamorous television world of “CSI” and the gritty reality of the forensic crime lab. With few established scientific standards, no central oversight, and poor regulation of examiners, forensics in the U.S. is in a state of crisis. In "Forensics on Trial", NOVA investigates how modern forensics, including the analysis of fingerprints, bite marks, ballistics, hair, and tool marks, can send innocent men and women to prison—and sometimes even to death row. Shockingly, of more than 250 inmates exonerated by DNA testing over the last decade, more than 50 percent of the wrongful convictions stemmed from invalid or improperly handled forensic science. With the help of vivid recreations of actual trials and cases, NOVA will investigate today’s shaky state of crime science as well as cutting-edge solutions that could help investigators put the real criminals behind bars.

Director: Scott Tiffany, Gary Glassman

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NOVA S40E02 Synopsis

Stream NOVA "Forensics on Trial" in HD quality on Goojara. Rated 7.0/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 2012-10-17, this episode is part of Season 40 of NOVA. Directed by Scott Tiffany, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. There is a startling gap between the glamorous television world of “CSI” and the gritty reality of the forensic crime lab. With few established scientific standards, no central oversight, and poor regulation of examiners, forensics in the U.S. is in...