There are matters that came to light in the high-profile cases of Frank Smith and Shane Gibson which are important for the public to consider regardless of one’s political persuasion. In both cases testimony emerged that evidence was altered and in the Gibson case, testimony revealed that witness statements were taken together so as to have them coincide with each other – actions defense attorneys and observers contend were carried out to suit the government’s desire for a conviction. Witness statements are forms of evidence that are foundational to a criminal case. These statements along with other evidence obtained by police are what prosecutors evaluate to determine whether charges ought to be brought against an individual, so the integrity of such statements and the manner in which they are obtained is essential to the course of justice.

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