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Forensics: Cops at the Floyd death scene discussed ‘excited delerium’ as an excuse.
They absolutely were looking for a way out to defend themselves against a wrongful death prosecution. This new article goes into why that is bs. The Two Autopsies Of George Floyd Aren’t As Different As They Seem
Forensics: Messed up DNA specimen evidence is discovered by defense DNA experts.
This story tells how unequal forensic resources leaves defendants without court approval for independent testing. The judge refused to grant funding. The defense garnered $$ from donations. Then there is the mixup of swabs that they discovered. Also, the prosecution … Continue reading
Forensics: Autopsy facts and causation assessment of George Floyd’s murder
Here is a set by step eval by Judy Melinek MD. Don’t listen to the talking heads posing as pathology experts. https://www.medpagetoday.com/blogs/working-stiff/86913
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Forensics: A forensic undergrad tests slime concoction for partial print examiners.
College kids in forensics are keen. This new grad did some simple testing with silly slime and fingerprint chemicals. https://phys.org/news/2020-06-unusual-forensic-technique.html
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Forensic retaliation: Coronavirus Russia: Infected forensics expert falls to death brings total count to 3 female doctors dead and one male with brain injuries.
The obvious linkage is their public comments to the press about the pandemic. The one still living was coerced to recant immediately after regaining consciousness. Tragic and classic example of why Trump emulates the Russian totalitarian leader. Lt Col Natalya … Continue reading
Forensic Pathology: “Excited delerium“ excuse used in MN police restraint death of #GeorgeFloyd
Thurs. May 29, 2020. 6.30 pm PDT. Today certain “qualified” talking heads in the media have copied the unfounded and rather illogical theory that is used in every police custody restraint death case as a defense. There is a medically … Continue reading
Forensics: False accusers. A public defender in Manhattan says The Central Park video is all too familiar.
An ugly incident between a birdwatcher and dog walker shows there needs to be accountability for playing the privilege card. — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/im-a-public-defender-in-manhattan-the-central-park-video-is-all-too-familiar/2020/05/26/73c3de60-9f99-11ea-81bb-c2f70f01034b_story.html
Forensics: Asylum-seeking women face myriad types of abuse.
The dangers are real. The politicians could care less. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1752928X20300664
Forensics: DAs office in the “lynching” shooting of black man circled their wagons over recent bitemark exoneration
Read about how DAs still think bitemarks are scientific. Sheila Denton’s wrongful conviction came out of the same DA office which for 2 months said that unarmed Arbery’s murder was a “justifiable” shooting of a “suspected criminal.” What utter BS. … Continue reading
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