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People without deep pockets facing criminal charges. Families searching for missing loved ones. The wrongfully convicted seeking exoneration.

These digital detectives are turning their skills to a new cause. “Seek justice: Protect the Innocent.” torstar.co/CMf050FI6IC Image
After police murdered George Floyd, a digital forensics software company that makes tools mainly for law enforcement — founded a decade ago — wanted to do some good around race and policing, and the erosion of public trust in the latter. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
The Auxtera Project, a not-for-profit administered by Magnet that offers its tools and volunteer digital examiners for free, was born. Over 30 North American volunteer examiners have been approved for the new project, which has yet to do its first case. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
Neil Desai , co-founder of Auxtera, has started making cold calls to agencies like Innocence Canada, which takes on wrongful conviction cases. He hopes to spread the word amongst legal aid clinics and other non-profits working with vulnerable populations. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
The power to prove innocence, piece together digital puzzles and solve mysteries normally comes with a hefty price tag. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
While digital forensics costs are becoming baked into more and more policing and prosecution budgets, a full digital investigation for an accused can cost from $50,000 to well above $100,000.
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