Monthly Archives: May 2026

Forensics: Crime. Trump Bulldozed Ancient Archeological Site for Second Border Wall

Posted on May 3, 2026 by csidds

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

Posted on May 2, 2026 by csidds

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

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Forensics: Law. Paid informant convictions. Advocates in TN push for DNA testing before scheduled execution of Tony Carruthers

Posted on May 2, 2026 by csidds

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/

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Forensics: Law. Cook County is trying to limit access to certificates of innocence | Injustice Watch

Posted on May 1, 2026 by csidds

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 →

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Forensics: Making America Dumber. Days before warning report, all 22 National Science Board members fired in two-sentence email

Posted on May 1, 2026 by csidds

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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