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Is it OK to purposely overlook evidence on an examined computer that may help the defense or other side? Explain why or why not.
The answer is, of course, no!
Forensics examiner is bound by ethical code of conduct that requires to remain neutral fact finder.
An examiner is ethically obligated to report on all information, incriminating as well as exculpatory.
If an examiner allows someone to be unjustly suspected of a crime -- the real criminal is loose out there somewhere.
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