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

Forensics: Unmixing DNA samples using one blood cell. New forensic technique could be ‘game changer’ for solving sex crime cases

Scientists have found a way to pinpoint what cells in the body a sample of DNA has come from. — Read on http://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8rj73n24jo

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Forensics:Law. Update: Despite state judicial circuit judges refusal Lemon got arrested. Previous: Bondi DOJ threats on reporter Don Lemon goes “poof.”

Threats have gone to nil. No Indictment, no Grand Jury. Chief MN judge not pleased with attempts to criminalize Lemon at church protest rally. https://youtube.com/shorts/S_zJliXcF9k?si=gnu0kk7CADvs7bf0 Update. Friday 1-30-26. Lemon was arrested today while interviewing at the Grammys. https://youtube.com/shorts/jbD-DZPlJKk?si=aBae2U8fwYCcO1h7

Posted in 1st Amendment, Civil rights, Crime | 1 Comment

Forensics: If you call ICE Nazis….it hurts my feelings.

Constitutional rules according to ICE czar in Minneapolis. https://youtu.be/XWToJfWIgYc

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Forensics: Crime. Reconstructing ICE shooting of Alex Pretti and Trump’s DOJ attempting to alter or destroy evidence

Proof of guilt? https://youtu.be/1_vOOoXNJgw

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Forensics: Media. Ashamed ‘Melania’ Crew Members Hope Documentary ‘Flops’

Many of the film’s crew members have requested not to be credited. — Read on http://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/ashamed-melania-crew-members-hope-documentary-flops/

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Forensics: A finger amputation through police gloves? Federal charges filed against 2 women accused of biting federal agents’ fingers.

Federal charges filed against 2 women accused of biting federal agents’ fingers | kare11.com — Read on http://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/ice-in-minnesota/federal-charges-filed-against-2-women-accused-of-biting-federal-agents-fingers/89-ca186edd-5ebb-40ad-8565-470b5acb33d6

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Forensics: New opinion shows claims to be exaggerated or maybe equipment contamination. How To Assess Microplastics In Our Bodies? Scientists Have A Plan

How many tiny pieces of plastic are currently inside your body? — Read on http://www.barrons.com/news/how-to-assess-microplastics-in-our-bodies-scientists-have-a-plan-3fb68a62

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Forensics: Constitutional Law Anyone?

In Printz v. United States, #SCOTUS held that the Constitution bars the federal government from forcing or otherwise compelling local or state governments to enforce federal law. scalia of all people wrote for the majority! Here’s what others say about … Continue reading

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Forensics: Crime. Newsom urges California law enforcement to investigate possible federal agent crimes

The likely presidential contender is continuing to vocally push back on the Trump administration. — Read on http://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/27/newsom-urges-california-law-enforcement-to-investigate-possible-federal-agent-crimes-00751293

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Forensics: Hanky Panky in the Crime Lab. Misconduct alleged at Niagara County Forensics Lab

Buffalo & WNY Investigative Reporting Center — Read on http://www.investigativepost.org/2026/01/22/lawsuit-surfaces-misconduct-allegations-at-crime-lab/

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