Junk science v. Mom

With this blog's interest in junk science, Grits should point out two recent stories regarding women convicted of killing children based on questionable forensics: One so-called "shaken baby" case, which is a highly questionable medical diagnosis created for the sole purpose of prosecution, and another case here in Austin where an expert hired by the defense was so unprofessional he did more harm than good:

• "Shaken baby syndrome faces new questions in court," New York Times, Feb. 3
• "A Parliament of Experts: Did 'expert testimony' convict an innocent woman of murder?," Austin Chronicle, Feb. 4

I don't have time today to write these up, but wanted to pass the links along.

See related Grits posts:

• Science undermining 'shaken baby syndrome' cases
• Shaken baby diagnosis from biased medical examiner unsubstantiated, new autopsy say