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Forensics: Law. Trump-appointed prosecutor found guilty of misconduct in secret ruling
Double down on proving the DOJ is crooked. Misconduct confirmed: A state grievance committee found John Sarcone committed professional misconduct after watchdog complaints, but kept details and sanctions sealed. Secrecy backlash: Press freedom and accountability groups argue that withholding details … Continue reading
Forensics: Junk Medicine. Advocates Bash ‘Junk Science’ As Appeals Court Blocks Abortion Pill by Mail
Viagra as a death rate 10x greater. The fight over the use and distribution of the pill mifepristone has seeped into various courts around the country. — Read on http://www.newsweek.com/appeals-court-blocks-mifepristone-abortion-pill-mail-11905332
Forensics: Law. Paid informant convictions. Advocates in TN push for DNA testing before scheduled execution of Tony Carruthers
Death row exonerees and other innocence experts are calling on Gov. Bill Lee to halt the scheduled execution of 59-year-old Tony Carruthers, arguing untested DNA evidence could prove his innocence. — Read on http://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-news/advocates-dna-testing-tony-carruthers/
Forensics: Law. Cook County is trying to limit access to certificates of innocence | Injustice Watch
New DA expects “true innocence” based on evidence “like DNA.” Despite Chicago’s horrific record of corrupt cops. Also DNA is available in only a fraction of exonerations. Ridiculous statement which hides her own biased version of justice. Exonerated people seek … Continue reading
Forensics: False charges. Southern Poverty Law Center says its informants weren’t a secret to DOJ
Cops use paid informants all the time. Ive seen it on Law and Order. Whatta joke. Southern Poverty Law Center says its informants weren’t a secret to DOJ — Read on http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/southern-poverty-law-center-says-informants-werent-secret-doj-rcna342519
Forensics: $25M in payouts. More coming. Famous Detroit Homicide Interrogator ‘The Closer’ Accused of Coercing False Confessions in Murder Cases
Retired Detroit homicide interrogator “The Closer” faces scrutiny as overturned murder convictions, alleged coerced confessions, and mounting exonerations raise questions about past Detroit police — Read on http://www.lawyerherald.com/articles/63850/20260428/famous-detroit-homicide-interrogator-closer-accused-coercing-false-confessions-murder-cases.htm
Forensics: Faked DNA. Legislation hoped to clear up the Missy Woods scandal. Defense attorneys are now overwhelmed with cases
When the police crime lab cooks their forensic results, the Defense Bar has to fix the fallout. A bill passed last year helped give defendants who were potentially impacted by misconduct more rights but also created some challenges. — Read … Continue reading
Forensics: Evidence. ChatGPT Confessed to a Crime It Couldn’t Possibly Commit
A renown criminologist’s experiment with ChatGPT demonstrates the destructive power of police to elicit false confessions. — Read on theintercept.com/2026/04/23/chatgpt-ai-false-confession-interrogation-crime/
Forensics: Obscenity opinion of a cop led to this. The Short, Ridiculous Trial of a Protestor Arrested in an Inflatable Penis Costume
An Alabama cop who confronted the No Kings protester claimed she posed a risk to public safety. The judge was unconvinced. — Read on theintercept.com/2026/04/22/renea-gamble-trial-penis-costume-no-kings-protest/
Forensics: The Shaken Baby Curse. Man sentenced to prison 26 years ago in infant’s death has case dismissed
A Denver man serving a life sentence after being convicted of killing a 4-month-old baby had his case dismissed on Tuesday due to new evidence that concluded the infant died of severe lung disease. — Read on http://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/denver/denver-man-sentenced-to-prison-26-years-ago-in-death-of-4-month-old-has-conviction-erased
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