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

Forensics: ICE Is Legally Required to Issue Full Reports on Detainee Deaths. They’ve Completely Stopped Doing It.

ICE is required to issue a full report to Congress on any detainee death within 90 days. They’ve skipped the last 8 deaths entirely. — Read on http://www.jezebel.com/ice-detainee-deaths-reports-stopped-issuing-illegal-congress-requirement-90-days-investigation

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Forensics: Law. San Diego law students take on potential wrongful conviction cases. CA Innocence Project attorneys provide expertise.

The University of San Diego is partnering with The Innocence Center to examine potential wrongful convictions. — Read on http://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/02/02/usd-innocence-clinic-wrongful-conviction-california-prison

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Forensics: Research. ‘Shattered’: US scientists speak out about how Trump policies disrupted their careers

Researchers lay bare the human toll of lay-offs, funding cuts and attacks on science one year after the president’s return to the White House. — Read on http://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00091-0

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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

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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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