Forensic science conference in 'Arizona Republic'
<p>Remarks on forensic science by The Honorable Harry T. Edwards, chief judge emeritus for the Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., were reported in the April 4 edition of <i>The Arizona Republic</i>.</p><separator></separator><p>Reporter Dennis Wagner wrote that Edwards, who headed a national study of forensic-science failures in the justice system, is urging Congress to create an independent government institute to oversee crime labs and expert witnesses.</p><separator></separator><p>"The forensic-science community has been plagued with serious problems ... (that) cannot be cured without significant federal action," Edwards said. "What is needed is a massive overhaul of the forensic-science system in the United States."</p><separator></separator><p>Edwards delivered the 13th Annual Willard H. Pedrick Lecture on Friday, April 3, as part of a two-day symposium, "Forensic Science for the 21st Century," sponsored by the College of Law.</p><separator></separator><p>Read the full article <a href="http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2009/04/04/20090…;