SciPinion will be exploring the role of science in legal proceedings and court decisions through a series of SciPolls. This first SciPoll will focus on whether best available science is utilized.
Scientific fraud, dishonesty and deceit have become rampant in the past 20 years. The literature is absolutely full of statistical abuse and misdirection.
Given the extent of fraud in scientific publications, a careful assessment of data published and used as evidence either by the defendant or plaintiff should be pursued.