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Computer forensics expert witness Evan Kohlmann, head of New York-based Flashpoint Global Partners, will testify in the case against Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari. The Saudi student is charged with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction. Kohlman is also an American terrorism consultant who has worked for the FBI and other governmental organizations.

Environmental planner expert witness Barry Chalofsky testified at a Raritan Township, NJ, public hearing on Garden Solar’s plan to install up to 7,940 ground-mounted solar panels on an existing tree farm. Neighboring residents are concerned the fourteen acres of solar panels will lower their property values

Montgomery County, PA, Coroner Dr. Walter Hofman served as an autopsies expert witness in the case against Melissa Haskell, charged with the death of five month old Ryan Baurley in 1992. The expert said the 20 year old autopsy missed signs that the death was a homicide and not due to SIDS.

Pain medications expert witness Dr. Walter Strauser testified in the case against Dr. Hsiu-Ying “Lisa” Tseng who is charged with the deaths of three patients. Strauser said Tseng did not properly examine or prescribe medications which resulted in the deaths of three young men. Tseng is facing 20 felony counts of prescribing drugs to people with no legitimate need for them.

Forensic pathology expert witness Dr. Cyril Wecht reviewed and opined on the autopsy report of Kendrec McDade who was shot and killed by Pasadena police officers on March 24. Wecht says there are disparities between the LA County Coroner report and the police report. The McDade family has filed federal civil rights lawsuits against the city of Pasadena as well as individual Pasadena police.

Residential real estate expert witnesses for the the multifamily residential developer TMB Partners LLC testified at the Livingston, New Jersey, Planning Board meeting regarding a proposed apartment complex. Residents are concerned about noise and traffic that would come with the new 62 unit development.

A Cassia County, ID, judge ruled that a sexual abuse expert witness may appear in defense of former teacher Alvin Andrew. Andrew is charged with felony counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16 and sexual abuse of a child under 16. The trial is expected to begin June 5th.

DNA expert witness Alan Keel testified this week in the case against Roger Clemens who is charged with lying to Congress about using steroids. The expert is with Forensic Science Associates in California and testified in the case against the former pitching star.

Defense attorney Joe Amendola requested more time to work with child sexual abuse expert witnesses in the case against Jerry Sandusky. Judge John Cleland denied the request in the trial against Sandusky, retired assistant coach at Pennsylvania State University.

The jury in the San Francisco Oracle v. Google trial have asked to have the transcripts of testimony from computer experts John Mitchell and Terence Parr reread. Dr. Mitchell is a Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and and Dr. Parr is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of San Francisco.