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Monthly Archives: May 2026
Forensics: Jimmie Duncan’s wrongful conviction used junk forensics experts. “The Cadaver King and and The Country Dentist.”
Great book on Amazon. Here’s a YT look at the case. youtu.be/PIT_kFtCZ7E
Forensics: Medicine. Two men sentenced in $522M Medicare genetic testing fraud scheme
Fox News blames this on Biden. These investigations take years to develop and prosecute. Two Georgia men were sentenced for orchestrating a $522 million Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake genetic tests, kickbacks and falsified medical records. — Read … Continue reading
Forensics: Total idiocy. AI models are choking on junk data
The quest for more training data has created a glut of low-quality junk data that could derail the promise of physical AI. — Read on fortune.com/2026/05/03/ai-models-are-choking-on-junk-data/
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Forensics: Crime. Trump Bulldozed Ancient Archeological Site for Second Border Wall
DHS was in talks with the wildlife refuge that hosts the 1,000-year-old archeological site to make sure it was protected, a local said. — Read on theintercept.com/2026/04/30/arizona-archeological-site-bulldozed-border-wall/
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Forensics: Junk Medicine. Advocates Bash ‘Junk Science’ As Appeals Court Blocks Abortion Pill by Mail
Viagra as a death rate 10x greater. The fight over the use and distribution of the pill mifepristone has seeped into various courts around the country. — Read on http://www.newsweek.com/appeals-court-blocks-mifepristone-abortion-pill-mail-11905332
Forensics: Law. Paid informant convictions. Advocates in TN push for DNA testing before scheduled execution of Tony Carruthers
Death row exonerees and other innocence experts are calling on Gov. Bill Lee to halt the scheduled execution of 59-year-old Tony Carruthers, arguing untested DNA evidence could prove his innocence. — Read on http://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-news/advocates-dna-testing-tony-carruthers/
Forensics: Law. Cook County is trying to limit access to certificates of innocence | Injustice Watch
New DA expects “true innocence” based on evidence “like DNA.” Despite Chicago’s horrific record of corrupt cops. Also DNA is available in only a fraction of exonerations. Ridiculous statement which hides her own biased version of justice. Exonerated people seek … Continue reading
Forensics: Making America Dumber. Days before warning report, all 22 National Science Board members fired in two-sentence email
Days before warning report, all 22 National Science Board members fired in two-sentence email – Boing Boing — Read on boingboing.net/2026/04/29/days-before-warning-report-all-22-national-science-board-members-fired-in-two-sentence-email.html
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