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Forensics: Data Centers. Philly Cops Admit That They’re Tracking “First Amendment Activity” Critical of AI
A law enforcement document obtained by The Intercept shows police scan social media looking for posts opposing AI data centers. — Read on theintercept.com/2026/06/01/ai-data-center-protest-police-surveillance/
Forensics: Israeli Military Medics Are Training On Dead Americans – YouTube
https://youtu.be/GXkfo_ImlUk?si=2RRl6KI7cVGtJxON A U.S. university is selling dead bodies that were donated for scientific research and education to the U.S. Navy. And some of those bodies are being used to train Israeli military surgical teams in Los Angeles – all without … Continue reading
Forensics: Politics. Law. ‘Broadview Six’ File Motion to Recoup Legal Expenses After Botched Prosecution | Chicago
Defense attorneys filed a motion through which they will seek to recoup attorneys’ fees for the now-former defendants, days after Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced his office had dismissed all charges in the controversial case. — Read on news.wttw.com/2026/06/02/broadview-six-file-motion-recoup-legal-expenses-after-botched-prosecution
Forensics: Illinois has 600 exonerations since 1989. Senate approves landmark Sims measure to raise compensation for exonerees
SPRINGFIELD — People who have been exonerated in Illinois would have a clearer path to financial stability and support under a landmark measure led by State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. that has passed the… — Read on http://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/caucus-news/42-senator-elgie-r-sims-jr-news/6982-senate-approves-landmark-sims-measure-to-raise-compensation-for-exonerees
Forensics: XY females. Human chimeras upend DNA forensics and fuel new organ transplant hopes
Human chimeras upend DNA forensics and fuel new organ transplant hopes Courtroom surprises and lab-grown organs reveal the hidden reach of human chimerism. — Read on biz.chosun.com/en/en-science/2026/06/01/4ZA7LPDY3RAZFPH3XDHEI3EGYI/
Forensics: Law. Executions and ruined lives. How forensic failure in the courtroom costs lives
How forensic failure in the courtroom costs lives — Read on thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/5897955-wrongful-convictions-junk-science/amp/
Forensics: 3 Men Exonerated After Incorrect TOD, Unreliable Witness Undermine Case
3 Men Exonerated After Incorrect TOD, Unreliable Witness Undermine Case — Read on http://www.forensicmag.com/3594-All-News/625830-3-Men-Exonerated-After-Incorrect-TOD-Unreliable-Witness-Undermine-Case/
Forensics: Uncontrolled variables ignored. Experts fear hair strand tests are being misinterpreted in Family Court cases
There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the Family Court. — Read on http://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xw9j5dz1qo
Forensics: Law. Malicious prosecution of Abrego Garcia is dismissed. DOJ says ruling is “dangerous.”
Forensics: Bitemarks fabricated. Man who spent decades on death row awaits Louisiana Supreme Court ruling on his case
A West Monroe man who spent decades on death row is waiting for the Louisiana Supreme Court to decide the next chapter in his case after his conviction was set aside last year. — Read on http://www.kplctv.com/2026/05/22/man-who-spent-decades-death-row-awaits-louisiana-supreme-court-ruling-his-case/
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