Dominic Bodden / ProPublica / A Courtroom Is a Really Lousy Place to Decide Science

Dominic Bodden was commissioned by ProPublica to create a lead illustration for the article, “A Courtroom Is a Really Lousy Place to Decide Science.” As states move to continue lethal injections, judges are tasked with weighing the credibility of medical experts and complex scientific testimony. Some experts say jurists are not always equipped to make these evaluations.

Art Director: Andrea Wise