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24.01.2022 A world-leading genetic expert has called for the case to be fully re-opened
24.01.2022 It was wonderful to give our brave friend a hug this afternoon
23.01.2022 An update from today's directions hearing
23.01.2022 Another great article on the case, this time from the UK. It's by Quentin McDermott, who has been closely following the case for many years
23.01.2022 A wonderful visit with Kath as the final weeks count down to her inquiry
23.01.2022 Very exciting news!
22.01.2022 The Attorney General has chosen to ignore genetic evidence
21.01.2022 An update from today's directions hearing into Kathy's case
21.01.2022 Yes it's Federal, but it is at the heart of our call for #JusticeForKathleen & why supporters will never give up. A call for submissions will open in April 2021. You can go to the website and subscribe in the meantime to be kept up to date.... The ALRC has been asked to undertake a review of the laws relating to impartiality and bias as they apply to the federal judiciary. ... Any person before a court has the fundamental right to a hearing by a judge who is independent and impartial. In Australia, judicial independence and impartiality are seen as fundamental to the common law system of adversarial trial, to the exercise of judicial power under the Australian Constitution, and to upholding public confidence in the administration of justice. Ensuring impartiality also promotes the important values of treating parties to litigation with equal respect and dignity. Tied to this, the rule against bias is one of the two pillars of natural justice. Australian courts have long recognised that [t]he public is entitled to expect that issues determined by judges and other public office holders should be decided, among other things, free of prejudice and without bias. In Australia, including in relation to the federal judiciary, the law on bias is predominantly found in common law. Two different types of bias may be alleged: actual or apprehended, reflecting the imperative that justice must both be done, and be seen to be done. A claim of actual bias requires proof that a decision-maker in fact approached the issues with a closed mind or had prejudged them such that he or she was so committed to a particular outcome that he or she will not alter that outcome, regardless of what evidence or arguments are presented. On the other hand, the test for apprehended bias considers whether, in all the circumstances, a fair-minded lay observer with knowledge of the objective facts might entertain a reasonable apprehension that the judge might not bring an impartial and unprejudiced mind to the resolution of the question. The public call for review submissions sometime in April 2021 will no doubt see many interesting submissions from #wrongfulconviction advocates around Australia.... #JUSTICEFORKATHLEENFOLBIGG #lawreform #Legal #law #justiceINjustice #justice https://www.alrc.gov.au/in/review-of-judicial-impartiality/
21.01.2022 Some insights from Kathy's third directions hearing this week
21.01.2022 its been amazing meeting Deanne & David Chapman, who have been supporters & visitors of our Kath for years. theyve had myself & Amber stay the last 2 nites, while Amber has been competing at State Swimming & i also had a Christmas visit with Kath & Alana 2day. Kath was excited to see us & enjoy some chips & choccies (altho, i did manage to ho into them while she too busy talking... hahaha) much love to these 2 beeeotiful people!
21.01.2022 Legal expert Emma Cunliffe has written a compelling article regarding the handling of Kathy's inquiry
21.01.2022 It's starting to feel very real!
21.01.2022 Kathy's friends Tracy and Megz were in court yesterday - here's a quick rundown on the events of the last few days
19.01.2022 The grieving mother says the pain of losing her four children has never left her
19.01.2022 Fascinating story by Quentin McDermott at Australian Story
18.01.2022 Another harrowing day in court - our hearts break that we can't give Kathy a hug
18.01.2022 Truth never lies... Anyone can join now on the following links. I can assure you it will be worth the listen! Zoom Webinar details for Attendees...Continue reading
18.01.2022 Tracy Chapman explains what really happened outside the courtroom this week
17.01.2022 An update on the latest development in Kath's battle
17.01.2022 Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear. Mahatma Gandhi #justiceforkathleenfolbigg #justiceinjustice #justice #Truth #truthcrimeandjustice #criminallaw #justiceproject
15.01.2022 Next week, the NSW Court of Appeal will begin hearing an application by lawyers on Kathleen’s behalf
15.01.2022 Is this not reasonable doubt?
14.01.2022 Kathleen's battle is receiving international coverage - here's an article from the New York Times Please everyone share this post
14.01.2022 How much longer can the NSW justice system choose to ignore growing medical evidence that supports Kathleen's innocence?
13.01.2022 Kathy's longtime friend Megan sets the record straight
13.01.2022 The article relating to Quentin McDermott's ABC 7.30 Report Story tonight. https://mobile.abc.net.au//new-medical-opinions-/10608414
12.01.2022 Craig denies DNA but hires lawyer for Kathy's inquiry
11.01.2022 Four forensic experts gave their opinions in court today
11.01.2022 The Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Law jointly sponsored a symposium on the reception, quality and evaluation of scientific evidence in Australian courts during National Science Week. The online event was moderated by the Hon Justice Virginia Bell AC, Judge of the High Court of Australia, and drew an estimated audience of around 600 (there was lots of justiceinjustice advocates attending that's for sure !). Minute 42.50 is Professor Carola Vinues...a FAA, Professor of Immunology and Co-Director, Centre for Personalised Immunology, Australian National University's speech on Kath re the teams CALM2 mutations & issues in relation to presenting compelling scientific material as evidence in courts of law here in Australia. There was well over 4 million points of contact with various broad reaching media stories that followed after Quentin McDermott's exclusive with Professor Carola Garcia De Vinuesa et al broke the night of her courageous & determined presentation re the teams findings. I think that shows just how much interest there is in #justiceforkathleenfolbigg , the case overall and the broader issue of how we assess & weigh scientific evidence in the Australian legal system. There is much deeper discussions to be had on such important matters, but they're being addressed in many other forums. We will keep you posted as matters come to light! Here's the link to the forum for the many that requested access. https://www.science.org.au//intersection-scientific-and-le
10.01.2022 Kathy sent a letter to a friend last week, revealing how it feels to have spent so many Christmases incarcerated and what the day means to her. We thought you’d like to read her moving words
10.01.2022 Did you see Quentin McDermott's amazing, heart-wrenching story last night?
08.01.2022 Genetic issues were likely the cause of Sara and Laura's death's (a 90%+ likelihood). Read why below: Infanticide vs. inherited cardiac arrhythmias Finally published November 17, 2020... Abstract: Aims In 2003, an Australian woman was convicted by a jury of smothering and killing her four children over a 10-year period. Each child died suddenly and unexpectedly during a sleep period, at ages ranging from 19 days to 18 months. In 2019 we were asked to investigate if a genetic cause could explain the deaths, as part of an inquiry into the mother’s convictions. Methods and results: Whole genomes or exomes of the mother and her four children were sequenced. Functional analysis of a novel CALM2 variant was performed by measuring Ca2+-binding affinity, interaction with calcium channels and channel function. We found two children had a novel calmodulin variant (CALM2 G114R) that was inherited maternally. Three genes (CALM1-3) encode identical calmodulin proteins. A variant in the corresponding residue of CALM3 (G114W) was recently reported in a child who died suddenly at age 4 and a sibling who suffered a cardiac arrest at age 5. We show that CALM2 G114R impairs calmodulin's ability to bind calcium and regulate two pivotal calcium channels (CaV1.2 and RyR2) involved in cardiac excitation contraction coupling. The deleterious effects of G114R are similar to those produced by G114W and N98S, which are considered arrhythmogenic and cause sudden cardiac death in children. Conclusion: A novel functional calmodulin variant (G114R) predicted to cause idiopathic ventricular fibrillation, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, or mild long QT syndrome was present in two children. A fatal arrhythmic event may have been triggered by their intercurrent infections. Thus, calmodulinopathy emerges as a reasonable explanation for a natural cause of their deaths. #justiceforkathleenfolbigg is dismayed that Craig Folbigg continues to refuse to provide blood samples to assist the genetics team at ANU re their inquiries into previously cited genetic anomalies as they relate to both Caleb and Patrick - given that such Investigations will assist future generations of Folbiggs, not just assist this case....Providing bloods would also speed up lab tests considerably, avoid animal testing & save a considerable amount of time & money.... #genetics #geneticsmatter #sciencematters #genes #genetic #genetictesting #geneticdisorder #trustscience #AustralianNationalUniversity Note: EP Europace is a peer-reviewed medical journal published by Oxford University Press that publishes original research articles about the study and management of cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac pacing, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology. https://academic.oup.com//doi/10./europace/euaa272/5983835
08.01.2022 We are devastated by the Attorney General's decision
07.01.2022 A step in the right direction
07.01.2022 ABC Online's coverage from today's preliminary hearing. https://amp-abc-net-au.cdn.ampproject.org//artic/10610406
07.01.2022 Senior counsel assisting the inquiry Gail Furness said the inquiry should focus on any new research or medical evidence
07.01.2022 It's been a harrowing day for Kathy and her supporters in court
06.01.2022 Friends and relatives discuss the loving woman they know
06.01.2022 Big week ahead: Kathy's inquiry begins on Monday and 60 Minutes will air a special episode on Sunday - details here
05.01.2022 We are thrilled that new scientific evidence will be reviewed by three judges in February
05.01.2022 Link for the livestream
04.01.2022 Of course laws will not eliminate prejudice from the hearts of human beings. But that is no reason to allow prejudice to continue to be enshrined in our laws - to perpetuate injustice through inaction.... #weshallnotbemoved #justiceforkathleenfolbigg #justiceinjustice
03.01.2022 Thank you to everyone for your support, it's an incredibly important week ahead
02.01.2022 An excellent article by one of the scientists who is calling for Kathleen to be pardoned
