> an independent investigator It's possible for public experts to voice their opinion in an brief amici curiae. They don't need to be unbiased, but they're sup

> an independent investigator It's possible for public experts to voice their opinion in an brief amici curiae. They don't need to be unbiased, but they're supposed to be independent from the parties. There are some stats that 80% of such statements are accepted, although it's up to the courts discretion how and if they make it into discovery. It certainly helps for a "both sides try to hide some aspect from judge and jury" situation though.