Sam Bassett is the former chairman of the Texas Forensic Science Commission who was replaced  by Governor Rick Perry in 2009. I was heartened to see the hard work of the Commissioners in pushing through a report on the Willis/Willingham case this week.  The report is forward looking, as it should be.  It does appear to establish that the science which was largely the basis of Todd Willingham’s conviction was flawed.  We will never know if Willingham was innocent or guilty.  However, one thing is certain – much of the “expert” testimony used to convict him was not based uponContinue readingStatement of Sam Bassett on Forensic Science Commission’s Report on Todd Willingham

Here is the draft of the report on the Todd Willingham case that will be discussed at the meeting of the Texas Forensic Science Commission this Thursday and Friday. The AP says “the Texas Forensic Science Commission said Thursday it will not issue a finding on the arson determination until the state attorney general rules whether it has jurisdiction to do so.“. Draft of Report by Texas Forensic Science Commission on Todd Willingham Case The Texas Forensic Science Commission will meet, Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15 in Austin. The last item on the agenda is to “Consider Willingham/Willis (#09-01) reportContinue readingText of Draft Report on Todd Willingham Case by Texas Forensic Science Commission

The Texas Forensic Science Commission will meet, Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15 in Austin. The last item on the agenda is to “Consider Willingham/Willis (#09-01) report draft and adopt final report“. The hearing starts at 1 PM on Thursday and at 9:30 AM on Friday. It is likely that they will not get to the major discussion on the Willingham case until Friday, since it is last on the agenda. There is a public comment period on the agenda for this meeting right before the discussion on the Todd Willingham report. The chair of the Commission, John Bradley,Continue readingForensic Science Commission Meeting April 14-15 in Austin to Adopt Todd Willingham Report