Innocence Advocates Worry About Pending Arson Review
When the Forensic Science Commission reconvenes next month to continue its discussion of arson science used to convict and execute Cameron Todd Willingham, it is expected to finalize a long-sought agreement with the state fire marshal to launch a comprehensive review of other cases that used similarly problematic arson evidence.
There’s one big problem with that plan, says Stephen Saloom, policy director at the New York-based Innocence Project — State Fire Marshal Paul Maldonado doesn’t believe the evidence in the Willingham case was faulty.
Since 2008, the commission has been embroiled in a controversial investigation of the arson science ...

Comments (3)
Russell Stone via Texas Tribune on Facebook
It should be so easy, but it smells like the fix is in. Truly a shame. The people just want the truth.
Luisa Inez Newton via Texas Tribune on Facebook
And Fox News' report that the recent fires in Texas were caused by arson? Oh, but Fox doesn't need facts either...
Charlene Cheek via Texas Tribune on Facebook
The facts will be skewed in Rick Perry's favor.Count on that!