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Jun 25 2009, 02:09 PM

Mike,

The second ruling was in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts. The court simply held that analysts’ reports were testimonial; and therefore, subject to the Crawford confrontation rules. You can read the full opinion here:

http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/08pdf/07-591.pdf

Take a good look at Section C beginning on page 11.