Under The Microscope - FBI Hair Cases

What was the main reason for Joseph Sledge's wrongful conviction?

• He confessed to the crime.

• He was identified by an eyewitness.

• He had a criminal record.

• Flawed forensic hair analysis.

What was the FBI's role in the wrongful convictions related to hair analysis?

• They provided accurate DNA evidence.

• They used an untested forensic method.

• They ignored all forensic evidence.

• They only worked on recent cases.

What did the Department of Justice find about the FBI's hair analysis testimony?

• It was only used in minor cases.

• It was never used in court.

• It was scientifically invalid 95% of the time.

• It was scientifically valid 95% of the time.

Who played a key role in challenging the FBI's forensic methods?

• A famous detective.

• The President of the United States.

• A whistleblower named Frederick Whitehurst.

• A group of scientists.

What is the current status of the DOJ's review of hair analysis cases?

• Many cases remain unresolved due to missing documents.

• All cases have been resolved.

• No cases were found to be problematic.

• The review was completed successfully.

What was the primary forensic evidence used to convict Joseph Sledge of murder in 1978?

• Fingerprint analysis

• DNA evidence

• Microscopic hair comparison

• Eyewitness testimony