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Podcast: Crime and the Courtroom
Episode: #43: Firearm ID on Trial in Illinois? Nope.
Description: In Illinois v. Rickey Winfield (15CR1406601), Judge William Hicks blocked firearm identification testimomy (Feb 2023). And, as usual, the significance of the ruling is being misinterpreted and misapplied in some of the media reporting. John Collins tells us what we need to know about this case and what we can learn from it. References Commentary By Radley Balko Court Ruling in Winfield Adina Schwartz Association of Firearm & Toolmark Examiners