Brain Development Expert Testifies in Aggravated Murder Hearing

A Salem, Oregon man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. Cristian Acosta’s sentencing hearing included testimony from an expert in brain development to support his defense that the decision-making part of his brain was not fully developed. The Shooting In September 19, 2016, 20-year-old Lucia Pamatz called 911 […]

New Trial for Woman Convicted of Murder and Cutting Off Penis

A new trial has been ordered for a woman who was convicted of murder and cutting off a man’s penis after a judge found that ineffective assistance of counsel may have played a role in her conviction. The Conviction In 2001, the body of 44-year-old Duran Bailey was found in a parking lot in Las […]

Forensic Neuropsychiatrist Testifies in Garcia Murder Trial

A forensic neuropsychiatrist provided testimony to make a case for a sudden passion defense in the murder trial of Pete Garcia. The Crime Pete Garcia was on trial for the February 2016 murder of Orestes “West” Garza. Garza, 51, was leaving church with his girlfriend, Judy Garcia, when Pete Garcia walked up to him and […]

Police Experts Say Cincinnati Police Taser Use Was “Horrible Judgment” and Possible Violation

Police experts have reviewed bodycam footage from an August 8 incident and have opined that the taser use was “horrible judgment” and a possible department policy violation. The Incident On August 8, Angela Brown called police to her apartment and requested help getting her sons to leave her apartment. Officers Johnson and Sullivan responded to […]

Criticism of Government’s Expert Witness Leads to Dismissal of Lawsuit Against HCR ManorCare

Three former employees of HCR ManorCare (or businesses that it owns) brought qui tam lawsuits against their former employer pursuant to the federal False Claims Act. In most lawsuits, the plaintiff must demonstrate that he or she was personally harmed by the entity that is sued. That doctrine, known as “standing,” prevents individuals from using […]

Expert Witnesses Played Key Role in Garcia Zarate Acquittal

The acquittal of Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, who was charged with murdering Kate Steinle, has made national headlines, in part because President Trump tweeted his dissatisfaction with the “disgraceful” outcome. The jurors, unlike the president, decided the case after considering the competing expert witnesses who advanced and undermined the prosecution’s theory of guilt. The Murder […]

Expert Witness Physician Under Investigation by DEA

Dr. Forest Tennant, physician, former mayor, and expert witness, has been served with a search warrant by the DEA in conjunction with an ongoing investigation. DEA Investigation The DEA served Tennant with a warrant that also named United Pharmacy of Los Angeles and its pharmacist owner. The DEA alleges that United and physicians who fill […]

Negative Comments About Expert Witness Did Not Deprive New Jersey Driver of Fair Trial

Amy Campanelli was in a car accident at a New Jersey intersection. She sued the other driver, Kusum Patel, for negligence. The case went to trial. There was little dispute that Patel caused the accident. The key issue was whether Campanelli suffered from a permanent injury. Her expert witnesses said she did; the defense expert […]

Judge Limits Testimony in Lance Armstrong Trial

A federal judge has set limits on evidence and testimony that will be allowed in the U.S. government’s upcoming $100 million civil fraud trial against Lance Armstrong. Lawsuit The federal government is suing Armstrong on behalf of the U.S. Postal Service. The Postal Service paid $32.3 million to sponsor Armstrong’s cycling team from 2000 to […]

Arizona Decides Nurse Was Not Qualified to Testify About Standard of Nursing Care in ICU

The Arizona Supreme Court recently decided that a registered nurse who was certified in wound care and who worked as a wound care coordinator was not qualified under Arizona law to testify about the standard of wound care that ICU nurses should have provided to a patient with a pressure wound. The decision illustrates the […]

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