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SUMMARY:Witte Lectures: M. Chris Fabricant
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The 28th season of the highly acclaimed Witte Lecture series launches in January 2025. Sifting through the massive flow of information and discerning what deserves thoughtful attention is time consuming and difficult. Our roster of nationally known speakers will once again provide a spark for igniting community conversation on the timeliest topics. Be part of the Witte community for live, dynamic, and compelling conversations in our award-winning library. Knowledge is power!</span></h4><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">M. CHRIS FABRICANT</span></h2><h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i><em><em><em><em><em>Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System</em></em></em></em></em></i></span></h3><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Friday, April 18, 7 p.m.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Saturday, April 19, 2 p.m.</strong></span></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Buy Tickets:</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://nbplf.foundation/programs/witte-lectures-2/" target="_blank">https://nbplf.foundation/programs/witte-lectures-28th-season/</a></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">From CSI to Forensic Files to the celebrated reputation of the FBI crime lab, forensic scientists have long been mythologized in American popular culture as infallible crime solvers. Juries put their faith in “expert witnesses” and innocent people have been executed as a result. Innocent people are still on death row today, condemned by junk science.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chris Fabricant is a renowned attorney and a fierce advocate for criminal justice reform. In his compelling book, “Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System,” Fabricant delves into the pervasive issue of flawed forensic science that has led to wrongful convictions across the United States. By weaving together real-life case studies and meticulous research, he exposes the alarming impact of pseudo-scientific evidence on innocent lives. Fabricant’s work not only underscores the urgent need for systemic change but also offers a poignant call to action for ensuring justice and accuracy in the legal process.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">QUESTIONS</span></h4><p style="text-align: center;">Contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:&#112;&#114;&#111;&#103;&#114;&#97;&#109;&#115;&#64;&#110;&#98;&#112;&#108;&#102;&#46;&#102;&#111;&#117;&#110;&#100;&#97;&#116;&#105;&#111;&#110;">programs@nbplf.foundation</a>&nbsp;or 949-717-3892.</p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The 28th season of the highly acclaimed Witte Lecture series launches in January 2025. Sifting through the massive flow of information and discerning what deserves thoughtful attention is time consuming and difficult. Our roster of nationally known speakers will once again provide a spark for igniting community conversation on the timeliest topics. Be part of the Witte community for live, dynamic, and compelling conversations in our award-winning library. Knowledge is power!</span></h4><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">M. CHRIS FABRICANT</span></h2><h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i><em><em><em><em><em>Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System</em></em></em></em></em></i></span></h3><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Friday, April 18, 7 p.m.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Saturday, April 19, 2 p.m.</strong></span></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Buy Tickets:</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://nbplf.foundation/programs/witte-lectures-2/" target="_blank">https://nbplf.foundation/programs/witte-lectures-28th-season/</a></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">From CSI to Forensic Files to the celebrated reputation of the FBI crime lab, forensic scientists have long been mythologized in American popular culture as infallible crime solvers. Juries put their faith in “expert witnesses” and innocent people have been executed as a result. Innocent people are still on death row today, condemned by junk science.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chris Fabricant is a renowned attorney and a fierce advocate for criminal justice reform. In his compelling book, “Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System,” Fabricant delves into the pervasive issue of flawed forensic science that has led to wrongful convictions across the United States. By weaving together real-life case studies and meticulous research, he exposes the alarming impact of pseudo-scientific evidence on innocent lives. Fabricant’s work not only underscores the urgent need for systemic change but also offers a poignant call to action for ensuring justice and accuracy in the legal process.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">QUESTIONS</span></h4><p style="text-align: center;">Contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:&#112;&#114;&#111;&#103;&#114;&#97;&#109;&#115;&#64;&#110;&#98;&#112;&#108;&#102;&#46;&#102;&#111;&#117;&#110;&#100;&#97;&#116;&#105;&#111;&#110;">programs@nbplf.foundation</a>&nbsp;or 949-717-3892.</p>
LOCATION:Newport Beach Central Library\, Friends Meeting Room\, 1000 Avocado Avenue Newport Beach\, California 92660
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