I am one of five researchers from the UK, US, and Canada undertaking a new research project surveying investigators who use image-based evidence as part of their criminal investigation work…
Height Determination Through Photogrammetry: Expert Evidence Rejected by Court
When only one expert witness is presented at trial, the Court may find it difficult to critically evaluate the expert evidence. If the evidence is not controversial and both sides…
Appellate Court Provides Helpful Guidance on Video Narration
First time viewers of video recordings will often gain an increased understanding of the events depicted at both a macro and micro level if their observations are supplemented with competent…
AI Enhanced Video Ruled Inadmissible in US Court
It was only a question of time before counsel would tender AI enhanced video evidence before a court in support of their trial position. This occurred in February 2024 in…
Validating Forensic Tools, Output Images, and Other Data
Forensic video technicians and analysts utilize various hardware and software tools to acquire, interrogate, interpret, and present image-based evidence in the courtroom. When presenting their evidence in court, technicians and…
CCTV Video Authentication Case Study: Did the Prosecution Do Enough?
CCTV surveillance video is often relied upon by the prosecution to establish essential facts in a case. To achieve admissibility, counsel for the prosecution must lead sufficient authentication foundation evidence….
“Image-Based Evidence in International Criminal Prosecutions: Charting a Path Forward” is now available!
After many years of leading and relying upon image-based evidence in the courtroom, teaching international imagery law in several countries, and recently being awarded a PhD from Leiden University in…
The Search for the Truth in Open Source Evidence: Challenges, Limitations, and Opportunities
Open source image-based evidence is a key source of potentially valuable evidence in international and national criminal investigations and prosecutions. However, there are significant challenges and limitations involved in the…
Artificial Intelligence and Images: Investigative Tool or Evidence?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is in the news almost daily. It is being used in many contexts, some for salutary purposes, and some for more insidious reasons. When considering the intersection…
Opposing Experts Diverge on Video Authentication: Case Study
An interesting surveillance video authentication case involving opposing experts found its way to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey. This article reviews the facts that were…
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