I opined that the defense had access to the evidence, which you don't refute. Are you saying they didn't bother to verify the findings, because it would cost money?
I rather expect the defense DID SATISFY themselves concerning this item of evidence (and others, as well). I further suspect that the defense hasn't claimed falsification or mis-interpretation of evidence, because they have checked, and nothing points them in that direction.
The only logical conclusion is the good folks at FR are wrong; the evidence was not falsified or mis-interpreted, and it IS strong physical evidence against the defendant.
At this point, it might be observed that Feldman was very confident his bug-science would be so one sided, it alone would win the case. Therefore, he didn't challenge the Blood, DNA, Hair, Fiber items, from any scientific standpoint. He certainly hasn't raised any issue, about evidence tampering or falsification.
He has had to work very hard, to avoid having the bug-science turn "neutral." Wednesday morning, on Court TV, a poll said 78% of viewers felt the bug-science topic was a "wash" or "neutral."
I still have some doubts, pending the sur-rebuttal, and closing arguments. I would bet thusly on the outcome of this jury trial:
Acquittal, 10%
Conviction, 30%
Hung Jury, 60%
17 THOSE FIBERS THAT WERE SUBJECTED TO THAT TEST?
A. YES.
Q. PHOTOGRAPHS?
A. YES.
Q. ALL OF THEM AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY A QUALIFIED EXPERT?
A. YES.
Q. ARE ALL THE FIBERS AVAILABLE
A. YES.
Q. CAN THEY BE RE-EXAMINED IF THERE'S ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE ACCURACY OF YOUR RESULTS?
A. YES, THEY ARE.