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

Forensics: Making your Constitutional rights more “efficient” in NC. 7 year limit.

https://www.theassemblync.com/politics/criminal-justice/wrongful-conviction-motion-appropriate-relief-law-time-limit/

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Forensics: Is this the new norm of the feds fighting crime? DOJ disappears data on Native missing and murdered cases on its website.

https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/13-democratic-members-of-congress-push-to-restore-report-on-mmip-crisis

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It’s heartbreaking to share the news that Jaime Alanís has passed away due to the tragic events of a reckless ICE raid. He was a dedicated farm worker and a beloved family man, leaving behind his wife and daughter who are now facing an unimaginable loss. The circumstances surrounding his death are devastating; he suffered severe injuries after being chased, which ultimately took his life. 

As Jaime’s family prepares to lay him to rest in Huajumbaro, Michoacán, they are in desperate need of support. Jaime was the sole provider for his family, and they are now left without the means to cope with this tragedy.  … Continue reading

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Forensics: Another “best guess” police method gets debunked. Matching bullets and cartridges.

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Federal Court Excoriates Prosecutors in Grant of Relief to Former Virginia Death-Sentenced Prisoner Who Has Always Maintained His Innocence | Death Penalty Information Center

On July 7, 2025, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of for­mer Virginia death-sen­tenced pris­on­er Justin Wolfe, vacat­ing a low­er… — Read on deathpenaltyinfo.org/federal-court-excoriates-prosecutors-in-grant-of-relief-to-former-virginia-death-sentenced-prisoner-who-has-always-maintained-his-innocence

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Forensics: One of the worst miscarriages of justice in the UK.

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/least-13-killed-uks-post-office-wrongful-convictions-scandal-rcna217676

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Forensics: The execution machine in MS led by 2 forensic experts. One’s a dentist.

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Forensics: Fabricated evidence and DA misconduct resulted in 1997 conviction. Last week Bill Richards received $24M in compensation and damages by a LA federal court jury. It took 32 years.

https://www.courthousenews.com/ninth-circuit-revives-suit-over-wrongful-murder-conviction/

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Forensics: Shuttered tox lab has trouble brewing about their pot testing for Chicago DA. As in 2000 cases worth.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/university-illinois-chicago-releases-report-faulty-analytical-forensic-testing-laboratory-blood-tests-marijuana-dui-cases/16941855/

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Forensics: What treatment hostages released from captivity need upon release.

https://bmcemergmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12873-025-01257-1

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