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Forensics: More fakery. Former Pinellas County Forensic Science Specialist fired for falsifying documents, PCSO says

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Specialist was fired for falsifying forensic documents, a PCSO investigation revealed. — Read on http://www.fox13news.com/news/former-pinellas-county-forensic-science-specialist-fired-for-falsifying-documents-pcso-says

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Forensics: DNA analyst accused of “cooking the books” in a murder case.

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Forenics: FRAUD REVEALED: Trump campaign ‘drained’ a dying man’s bank account after he gave $500 – Politics Video Channel

former president Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign ‘drained’ a dying supporter’s bank account after he gave $500. — Read on http://www.politicsvideochannel.com/revealed-trump-campaign-drained-a-dying-mans-bank-account-after-he-gave-500/

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Forensics: Former School of Medicine administrator pleads guilty to stealing $40 million from the University – Yale Daily News

Jamie Petrone-Codrington admitted to stealing $40 million in computer and electronic hardware from Yale School of Medicine. — Read on yaledailynews.com/blog/2022/03/28/former-school-of-medicine-administrator-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-40-million-from-the-university/

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Forensics: Human Factors in Forensic Science Practice Sourcebook – Forensic Technology Center of Excellence

Human Factors in Forensic Science Practice Sourcebook – Forensic Technology Center of Excellence — Read on forensiccoe.org/human_factors_forensic_science_sourcebook/

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Forensics: April execution in Texas based on false assumptions and DA misconduct

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Forensics: Genetic Genealogy. Cold case victim identified as missing Norton Shores woman

A missing Norton Shores woman, Stacey Lyn Chahorski, has been identified as the victim in a cold case from 1988. — Read on http://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/cold-case-norton-shores-woman/69-b1c0c755-ea3d-4924-8b97-906e1a88001a

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Forensic Genetic Genealogy Identifies Violent Offender in Multiple Sexual Assault Cases

/PRNewswire/ — Identifinders International, in conjunction with the Pullman Washington Police Department (PPD) is pleased to announce the identification of… — Read on http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/forensic-genetic-genealogy-identifies-violent-offender-in-multiple-sexual-assault-cases-301508266.html

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Forensics: The queen of crime-solving | Forensic science

The long read: Forensic scientist Angela Gallop has helped to crack many of the UK’s most notorious murder cases. But today she fears the whole field – and justice itself – is at risk — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/mar/24/queen-of-crime-solving-angela-gallop-forensic-science

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Forensics: Cyber war. Russian Government Employees Charged in Hacking Campaigns — FBI

Four Russian nationals who worked for the Russian government were charged in connection with cyber intrusions that targeted the global energy sector between 2012 and 2018. — Read on http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/russian-government-employees-charged-in-hacking-campaigns-032421

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