Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences
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Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences
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Reform is forensic sciences, crime labs, and courtrooms.
In other words, New Jersey recognizes the significant and ongoing problems with the unreliability of the SBS hypothesis. CIFS is honored to have submitted an amicus brief in this case.
November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The court ruled that “Without a biomechanical study supporting SBS/AHT, it remains a hypothesis without "uniform and reasonably reliable results" from which to ascertain the truth.” 🧵
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November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
-The penalty phase was completed in just one afternoon.

With the clemency recommendation, it now goes to Governor Stitt to make the final decision.
November 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
-Tremane’s brother admitted to the murder and received a life without parole sentence.

-Tremane’s trial counsel was inadequate and did not put on any evidence for his defense. The entire trial lasted 6 days.
November 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Taking a plea deal for something they didn’t do can mean going home now with reduced charges or less time in jail than the time it would take to go to trial. 3/3
October 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This is particularly problematic because we know innocent people are regularly coerced into plea deals to end their case. People often wait over a year to go to trial. Many people can’t afford bail and are forced to stay in jail, which can lead to job, housing, and child loss. 2/3
October 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM