Synopsis

The dazzling world of crime solving portrayed on television, exemplified by shows like "CSI," stands in stark contrast to the often-bleak reality of the forensic crime lab. Lacking firm scientific standards, consistent oversight, and adequate regulation of examiners, forensic science in the United States is facing a profound crisis. "Forensics on Trial" examines how modern forensic techniques—including fingerprint analysis, bite mark comparisons, ballistics, hair analysis, and tool mark examinat