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Forensics: This story never changes. The official who investigates suspicious deaths in your town may be a doctor — or not
“A coroner doesn’t have to ever have taken a science class in their life,” said Nancy Belcher, chief executive officer of the King County Medical Society, the group that met that day. — Read on http://www.chicagotribune.com/people/health/death-investigations-20221225-nbnylwxifvhwpo5xckruxc2bc4-story.html
Forensics: DNA geneaology case needs more funding. Who is Middlesex County John Doe #NamUS is helping.
Connecticut Office of Chief Medical Examiner and Othram Team to Identify 2021 John Doe — Read on dnasolves.com/articles/middlesex-county-john-doe-2021/
Forencis: Obstructionist AG’s stand in wrongful death convictions comes under fire
Bad faith shows its egregious face once again. AGs across the US have argued bitemarks are still valid in these exon cases. St. Louis Judge David Mason was exasperated — again. — Read on http://www.newstribune.com/news/2022/dec/23/ags-stand-in-wrongful-death-convictions-comes/
Forensics: Harlem park entrance dedicated to the exonerated ‘Central Park 5’
Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC. — Read on gothamist.com/news/harlem-park-entrance-dedicated-to-the-exonerated-central-park-5
Forensics: The reasons #NamUS needs more funding in light of new ‘Billy’s Law.’ Hundred of Thousands Missing Persons And Unidentified Cases
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Forensics: Bad day for a Plantiff’s forensic expert. Johnson & Johnson Unit Accuses Leading Plaintiffs’ Talc Expert of Fraud.
Johnson & Johnson subsidiary LTL Management filed a complaint alleging a key plaintiffs’ expert falsified a 2019 article linking cosmetic talc to mesothelioma. — Read on http://www.law.com/nationallawjournal/2022/12/19/johnson-johnson-unit-accuses-leading-plaintiffs-talc-expert-of-fraud/
Forensics: #NamUS benefits from their tragic loss. Gabby Petito’s family praises passage of Billy’s Law to close loopholes in missing persons systems
Gabby Petito’s family praises passage of Billy’s Law to close loopholes in missing persons systems — Read on brooklyn.news12.com/gabby-petitos-family-praise-passage-of-billys-law-to-close-loopholes-in
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Forensics: Hollywood forensics: Titanic: James Cameron Hires Forensic Expert to Prove Why Jack Had to Die
James Cameron has hired a team of forensic experts to explain that Jack had to die at the end of Titanic, ending the debate once and for all. — Read on collider.com/titanic-james-cameron-proves-jacks-death/
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Forensics: Good news for #NamUS. Help Find the Missing Act passed by House, headed to Biden
The Help Find the Missing Act, also known as Billy’s Law, has passed the House of Representatives and now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk. — Read on http://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/help-find-the-missing-act-passed-by-house-headed-to-biden/
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