InkBlog

Experts say there are tens of thousands of people in the US who have been falsely convicted with the help of junk forensic ‘science’. Illustration: Klawe Rzeczy/The GuardianCharles McCrory has spent decades in prison for the murder of his wife, convicted on the strength of bite mark evidence. The problem? CSI-style forensics is bad science by Ed PilkingtonCharles McCrory is haunted by a memory from his 1985 trial in which he was accused of murdering his wife, Julie Bonds, in a bloody attack at their home in Andalusia, a small town in deepest Alabama.

If you thought A Star Is Born was just too glamorous, too Hollywood, then Ethan Hawke has something special for you. Variety reports that Hawke and his real-life dear friend Alessandro Nivola are teaming up for Satan Is Real, a biopic about the country musicians Charlie and Ira Louvin. Hawke told the trade, “It sounds both violent and beautiful and the music should be that. It’s aggressive, it’s electric, it’s strange.

Citibank and other financial institutions were defrauded by the group, Chicago police say Photograph: Getty ImagesCitibank and other financial institutions were defrauded by the group, Chicago police say Photograph: Getty ImagesOrganised crime This article is more than 9 years oldChicago police arrest rapper and 28 others for 'cracking cards'This article is more than 9 years oldGroup accused of stealing millions from banks after using video clips and social media to promise card owners easy riches Twenty-nine people in the Chicago area have received federal and state indictments for their alleged involvement in a bank fraud scheme that was conducted over social media for several years and has cost financial institutions millions of dollars in losses.

Living the high life. Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez enjoyed an idyllic ocean outing, and the TV personality made sure to snap some pics. Sanchez took to Instagram on Sunday to post a shirtless thirst trap snapshot of her billionaire beau as he emerged out of the clear blue water and onto the stairs leading to their yacht. Bezos' ladylove marveled at her future husband's physique and shared a flirty message with the 59-year-old tech giant.

Jessica Biel is not your typical bride. And not because she married Justin Timberlake in front of a star-studded group of witnesses in picture-perfect Italy last week. Though photos of the big day have yet to be released, it was revealed today that Jessica opted against wearing traditional bridal white for her walk down the aisle, and instead went with a pink dress designed by Giambattista Valli. The breaking sartorial news comes courtesy of fashionista and stylist Bobbie Thomas, who posted the information on her blog, though it's unclear if she was present for the vow swap and saw the gown for herself or is simply friends with those who did see the no-doubt beautiful dress firsthand.

Hundreds of teachers will be going on strike today in a dispute over changes to pensions and working conditions. The walkout is being held as part of regional protests across the country, leaving some schools having to close, but others remaining partly open. Members of the National Union of Teachers and the NASUWT voted to take strike action over Government reforms which would link teachers pay to performance in the classroom, with schools setting salaries themselves rather than following a national framework.

The greatest gifts always come from the heart. In the middle of celebrating her birthday today, Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram and revealed one of the unexpected presents she uncovered. As it turns out, Kobe Bryant had a very thoughtful letter to share. "Yesterday I found an envelope labeled To: The Love of my Life. From, Tu Papi. I waited to open one more letter on my birthday. It gave me something to look forward to today,"

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll probably know about the Uniqlo bag by now. I mean, you've probably got (at least) one of them slung across your body in one of the now-viral colours right now. And I'm here to tell you that the brand has done it again: the new Uniqlo bag really does deserve a place in your accessories collection. This might be hard to believe. After all, if you walk along the streets of any big city, in the UK and beyond, you'll see the roomy round mini shoulder bag carried by everyone and their mum.

Getty Jake Paul stripped all the way down to his birthday suit for his 25th cake day on Monday ... going buck naked for a sexy photo with his model girlfriend. The Problem Child just posted the spicy pic to his social media page ... showcasin' his naked bod while a bikini-clad Julia Rose did just enough to cover up his junk. Jake rocked a hat and some expensive jewelry -- and not a thing more -- while Rose had her hands draped all over him.