About this Event
BURDEN OF PROOF REVERSED PRESENTS:
Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma, Expert Evidence & The Australian Criminal Justice System - The Cases of : Jagger (1995 Open Finding), Vinaccia, Rowe, Harvey & Lindsey. (Found guilty by Jury and sentenced to a combined total of 61 years in Pr*son) for a crime that never occurred and a mechanism that lacks any scientific foundation.
- Jagger(1995) A motion to set aside the finding was submitted in 2013, on behalf of the accussed which was subsequently denied. Jagger maintains her innocence.
- Vinaccia, Rowe and Harvey had their appeals denied in 2021 & 2023 respectively. Rowe was granted parole in late 2023, Vinaccia and Harvey have served their minimum sentence and are still awaiting release.
- Mr Lindsey has served 8 years of his 34 year sentence and has opted to forgo an appeal at present to deliver his case via Symposium.
- All four men pleaded 'NOT GUILTY' to their charges and still maintain their innocence.
Join us for an eye-opening event where we delve into the complexities of Shaken Baby Syndrome / Abusive Head Trauma, and how 'Expert Evidence'(opinion evidence) plays a crucial role in the Australian Criminal Justice System and convictions in circumstantial Criminal Trials. This in-person event promises to be informative and thought-provoking from the families of the accused/convicted we bring you eight years of extensive academic research and hundreds of hours of in depth analysis of our cases simultaneously.
"There needs to be a standard protocol for the complete and rigorous medical, family and social assesment of every case to look for all of the causes of the triad. Getting it wrong at this initial stage means that parents are assumed guilty, and have to prove their innocence which is a complete reversal of the burden of proof of our legal system. Getting it right at this stage means that we will identify the treatable causes of the triad and we can get on with treating them and save these babies lives. If we do find evidence of violence and abuse then we can be stringent in our prosecution of offenders and increase the rates of conviction of the real child abusers. If we dont find evidence of violence or abuse, we can save the emotional and financial burden of unnecessary prosecutions". - A Call for More Scrutiny in Cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome | Waney Squier | TEDxWandsworth
*Disclaimer - The families of the accused/convicted are not legally trained nor trained in the areas of medicine or science we will not be providing medico/legal or scientific advice. However, the families have spent over eight years extensivly researching the medical conditions associated with their respective cases and have done a thorough analysis of the police briefs, committal proceedings, trial transcripts, appeal transcripts, and all documentation and associated materials of the above mentioned cases, in addition to cases dating back 30 years simultaneously We can only provide a guide in relation to omited evidence. This event will be an expression of such research and extensive collaborative knowledge between the families of the accused/convicted in support of their innocence.
AGENDA:
5:20pm - Guest arrival and registration.
5:35pm - (SHARP)- Welcome, Opening and Symposium Chair. Legal Power Of Attorney Duane Justin Lindsey.
5:40pm - Shaken Baby Syndrome , Abusive Head Trauma, Expert evidence and the Australian Criminal Justice System - 'The Triad' - External Injuries(bruising, bleeding & fractures), timing and neck injuries.
5:50pm - Victorian Cases in Depth (1995-Present) The disconnection between Medicine, Law and Science - The roll of VFPMS & VIFM in criminal convictions in Cases of suspected Child Abuse. SCAN Meetings
Inquest into the Death of Adrian Jagger (no charge)
Prosecution, Conviction and Appeal Joby Rowe
Prosecution, Conviction and Appeal Jesse Vinaccia
Prosecution, Conviction and Appeal Jesse Harvey
Prosecution & Conviction Duane Justin Lindsey
Bleeding Disorders mimicking Abuse, Bleeding Disorders in pre-hospitalisation and in a Post Mortem setting, Neck and Genital Bruising in the presence of a Bleeding Disorder, importance of treating underlying causes in Cases involving the Diagnosis of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, the use of Blood thinners in Cases of DIC as treatment, Pathology in depth.
Genetics
6:50pm - SBS/AHT Australia and Abroad - Discrepancy between charges and sentencing - sudden influx of Cases against men since 2015, Plea Deals, False Confessions, Confession Studies and Police/ VFPMS interrogations.
6:55pm - Short Break
7:05pm - The Cost of Misdiagnosis: Radiology and Diagnostic Errors - DHHS in Cases of suspected Abuse, Financial and Emotional Costs.- Leigh County Inquiry.
7:15pm - Guest Collaboration / Speakers TBA/TBC *please email [email protected] if you wish to be considered, applications for collaborators/speakers close June 1st 2024.
7:45pm - Appeals, Exonerations [Australia and Abroad] - Lessons from Klamo [R vs Klamo] Walker dissent [Vinaccia vs Queen],roll of the Trial Judge, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Legal Practicioners, the use of Police Informants, Covert Operations and Legal Aid.
8:00pm - Criminal Case Review Commission, Independent Inquiry and recomendations based on research and personal experience.
8:10pm - Questions and Answers - Peer Discussion.
Whilst we endevour to answer all your questions on the above mentioned, we highly encourage group discussions and a collaborative approach with regard to your individual research in your preferred profession during this time be it Legal, Medical or Science.
Location: Seminar Room 1 , Victorian State Library via La Trobe Street Entrance 3.
hosted by: burden of proof reversed - The families of the accused / convicted.
Agenda subject to changes, subsections and academic materials referred to will be added in the coming weeks for your perusal. Ticket (free) registration is required as numbers are limited, reserved predominantly for Academics & Industry Professionals however, General Public is not deterred.
Accreditations: Mr Lindseys Legal Power of Attorney holds a Bachelor in Entertainment Business Management with 50% RPL Credits, is an Internationally Accredited & Published Sports Journalist. In addition she has obtained certifications in the Psychology of Criminal Justice (University of Queensland)and Business Law (Harvard University) and will endevour to deliver the entirety of this Symposium on behalf of the accused. She will be joined by a representative of Vinaccia. - Media pack containing promotional materials & official media release is available on request.
WARNING: This Symposium contains material visually and verbally graphic in nature and may elicit personal emotionally negative feelings. ATTENDEE DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
RECCOMENDATIONS: Please familiarise yourself with THE SYNDROME FILM prior ro event attendance. link: https://www.thesyndromefilm.com - ALL CASES presented appear in Chapter 25 - Shaken Baby Syndrome: Investigating the Abusive Head Trauma Controversy (Australian Cases) available for purchase on Amazon.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia
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