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

Forensics: “Snake oil” cures proliferate: Ben Carson says he used unproven COVID-19 treatment recommended by MyPillow CEO

Do not do this at home. Or anywhere. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson said in a new interview that he took oleander extract, an unapproved herbal supplement that has been promoted by the CEO of MyPillow, after contracting COVID-1 … Continue reading

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Forensics: Judge Tranquilli resigns ahead of misconduct trial | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Here is poor choice of behavior for someone named Tranquill. 😜 Judge Tranquilli resigns ahead of misconduct trial | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Read on http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2020/11/17/pittsburgh-judge-mark-tranquilli-misconduct-trial-racist-statements/stories/202011170131

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Forensics: Immunological memory to SARS-CoV-2 assessed for greater than six months after infection

A small study. Covid immunity

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Forensics: 20,000 cases affected! 108 More Convictions Tied to Massachusetts Chemist’s Misconduct May Be Vacated

All from one forensic lab analyst. The Suffolk County district attorney said she was seeking to remove the “huge stain on the legal system” left by Annie Dookhan, who pleaded guilty in 2013 to tampering with evidence. — Read on … Continue reading

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Forensics: LWOP sentencing discrimination: Duke University Law Professor Brandon Garrett discusses a new study that shows racial bias in sentences of life without parole in NC | NC Policy Watch

Life Without Parole, Duke, Wilson Center, Brandon L. Garrett — Read on http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/2020/11/16/duke-university-law-professor-brandon-garrett-2/

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Forensics: Public Health: This Radio Station Became a Lifeline for Indigenous Farmworkers During COVID-19 – LX

Another example of how immigrants and green card essential workers are being abandoned during the pandemic. Viva la Raza! When COVID-19 hit the U.S., a nonprofit that serves Indigenous Mexican migrant communities in California saw that most public health information … Continue reading

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Forensics: Ernie Jackson: A look into Forensic Odontology

He’s one of the good guys of the ABFO. Go Ernie!! There are only 81 Certified Forensic Odontologists in the world. Part of their job is to help investigators identify human remains using the deceased’s teeth and dental records. — … Continue reading

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Forensics: expert carried human heads of serial killer’s victims on flight to Glasgow from Italy – Daily Record

Ive used a cardbox box sealed with crime scene tape. Fit in the overhead nicely. Dame Professor Sue Black brought the grim packages from Verona to Glasgow after being asked to help Italian colleagues investigating a serial killer . — … Continue reading

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Forensics: Covid list of deceased and ill Republican politicians.

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Forensics: Lack of effective police oversight: A Watchdog Accused Officers of Serious Misconduct. Few Were Punished.

These facts brought us the polticized, misunderstood, and ineptly misapplied media phrase “defund the police.” An analysis by The New York Times found that the N.Y.P.D. has reduced or rejected recommendations for stiff discipline of officers in about 71 percent … Continue reading

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