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Dr. Michael Bowers is a long time forensic consultant in the US and international court systems.

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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Forensics: Ballistics anyone? New court filing raises questions about who shot Secret Service officer at White House press gala | CBC News

Posted on April 29, 2026 by csidds

Propaganda vs facts. A U.S. government court filing on Wednesday raised questions about officials’ initial assertions that a gunman shot a Secret Service officer while allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. — … Continue reading →

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Forensics: Law. Southern Poverty Law Center seeks disclosure of grand jury transcripts in criminal case

Posted on April 29, 2026 by csidds

Lies and legal misinformation evidence to a Grand Jury is perjury. The Southern Poverty Law Center accused senior Justice Department officials of making “misleading” statements after indictment. — Read on http://www.cbsnews.com/news/southern-poverty-law-center-seeks-disclosure-of-grand-jury-transcripts-in-criminal-case/

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Forensics: False charges. Southern Poverty Law Center says its informants weren’t a secret to DOJ

Posted on April 29, 2026 by csidds

Cops use paid informants all the time. Ive seen it on Law and Order. Whatta joke. Southern Poverty Law Center says its informants weren’t a secret to DOJ — Read on http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/southern-poverty-law-center-says-informants-werent-secret-doj-rcna342519

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Forensics: Desperate for something to appeal. Idaho Kohberger defense rebukes expert over alleged breach | Idaho Statesman

Posted on April 29, 2026 by csidds

“His reliability should be seen through the lens of this conduct,” attorneys for convicted Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger said. — Read on http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article315567100.html

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Forensics: $25M in payouts. More coming. Famous Detroit Homicide Interrogator ‘The Closer’ Accused of Coercing False Confessions in Murder Cases

Posted on April 29, 2026 by csidds

Retired Detroit homicide interrogator “The Closer” faces scrutiny as overturned murder convictions, alleged coerced confessions, and mounting exonerations raise questions about past Detroit police — Read on http://www.lawyerherald.com/articles/63850/20260428/famous-detroit-homicide-interrogator-closer-accused-coercing-false-confessions-murder-cases.htm

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Forensics: Abuse and murder. Multiple men ‘drugged and raped’ at Epstein’s secretive New Mexico ranch | The Independent

Posted on April 28, 2026 by csidds

Local survivors have come forward for the first time as New Mexico presses on with its reopened investigation into the isolated Sante Fe property — Read on http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/jeffrey-epstein-zorro-ranch-new-mexico-b2966231.html

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