Forensic Science: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Why it was recommended

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What it covers

A John Oliver Last Week Tonight segment on how forensic science used in criminal trials is often unscientific. It looks at unreliable methods and lab malpractice, and ends. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

LastWeekTonight

Length

18 min 51 sec

Year

2017

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