Judge Jed Rakoff is a frequent critic of the federal criminal justice system.  His article “Why Innocent People Plead Guilty” told the truth about a harsh federal criminal system.  Today he is telling the truth again… this time about the DOJ’s forensic science policy which has landed the agency in hot water more than once over the past few years. Rakoff was the only federal judge on a commission appointed by President Obama to improve forensic science in the criminal justice system. Why did Rakoff quit the Commission?  Because the DOJ wanted to adopt new policies that would decrease the amount … Continue reading Judge Jed Rakoff Quits Commission In Protest About Proposed DOJ Forensic Science Policy