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forensic science and terrorism  

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  • Forensic science is traditionally that scientific discipline which determines how a crime was committed and submits those findings to courts of law. The focus is the courtroom, and forensic scientists present testimony to clarify what happened, leaving judges and juries to rule on culpability. [Source: The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism; Forensic Science and Terrorism]

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