Crime and the Courtroom

John M. Collins

Crime and the Courtroom is a unique and stimulating examination of the American criminal justice system for the authorities and supporting professionals who make criminal justice possible. We turn an observant eye toward the system's evolving capacity to strike the delicate balance between preserving the quality of life of our citizens and protecting the rights of the accused. Hosted by one of the most respected and influential forensic experts in the United States, John M. Collins and his guests share real-world experiences and insights about the evidence, techniques, and decision-making used in the investigation, adjudication, and prevention of crime. In...

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Crime and the Courtroom

Episodes (100)

Mon Sep 21st #118: Collins' Speech at the IAI 2026 Conference in St. Louis
Aug 17th #117: "The Warning Memo" on Forensic Science in the Era of Strategic Litigation
Aug 3rd #116: Developing Technical Leaders, with the ISHI Forensic Leadership Alliance

Crime and the Courtroom

Sep 21, 2026
1½ hours
2 GB

In this special episode of Critical Victories, John Morrey Collins shares his keynote address delivered at the 2026 Annual Educational Conference of the International Association for Identification in St. Louis. Drawing from the principles explored in his book Valid Comparisons, Collins examines the growing controversy surrounding forensic pattern evidence, the meaning of scientific validity, and the consequences of labeling long-established forensic disciplines as "junk science." More importantly, he challenges forensic professionals to understand the scientific foundations of their work, acknowledge the genuine possibility of error without surrendering confidence in sound methods, and accept their responsibility to speak with clarity, courage...

Crime and the Courtroom

#118: Collins' Speech at the IAI 2026 Conference in St. Louis

John M. Collins

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