Record #:

28008

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is guilty of shoddy practices. The SBI was recently audited and the audit found that the SBI misrepresented evidence in at least 230 cases involving blood evidence over 16 years from 1987 to 2003. Several area professors of law discuss claims that racial bias is also a factor in investigations and the misrepresentation of evidence. Critics argue that these findings are more reasons why citizens should oppose the death penalty and the governor should halt the practice until a more thorough investigation of the SBI can take place.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 35, September 2010, pOnline

Subject(s):

Criminal investigation; Criminal procedure; North Carolina. State Bureau of Investigation