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Forensics: Op-Ed: Forensic Pathology’s Dirty Secret | MedPage Today
Why do we eat our own? — Read on http://www.medpagetoday.com/blogs/working-stiff/92683
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Forensics: This should include ME/Coroner offices. Craft an African American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
Universities and museums must catalogue the remains of Black Americans in their collections, and pause research pending consultation with descendant communities. — Read on http://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01320-4
Forensics: SBS in OZ. Top scientists question basis for Victoria’s baby shaking prosecutions
Three young men are about to appeal against their convictions for killing or injuring infants by shaking them. The scientific community is split on the subject. So are the convictions sound? — Read on http://www.smh.com.au/national/top-scientists-question-basis-for-victoria-s-baby-shaking-prosecutions-20210513-p57rkm.html
Forensics: What? Philly says it found the remains of the MOVE bombing victims it thought it had cremated and discarded
Health commissioner Thomas Farley resigned on Thursday after acknowledging he ordered the remains cremated and disposed. But the city found the remains in a basement office on Friday. — Read on http://www.inquirer.com/news/thomas-farley-philadelphia-health-commissioner-move-bombing-20210514.html
Forensics: Chauvin Trial Expert Witness in Mob Crosshairs — The Patriot Post
431 physicians and a state AG called a “mob” for investigation of Chauvin forensic expert. Why would any expert ever again testify in a politically charged case? — Read on patriotpost.us/articles/79509-chauvin-trial-expert-witness-in-mob-crosshairs-2021-04-29
Forensics: Personal attacks and pushback against forensic bias researchers
Today’s Quattrone Center podcast with Itiel Dror, Brandon Garrett and Maneka Sinha reveals recent complaints leveled at Dror by @theNAME1996 forensic pathologists demanding retraction and his dismissal from UCL. His recent article on ME bias has hit a big nerve. … Continue reading
Forensics: Forensic pathologist: The real key to the Chauvin verdict (opinion) – CNN
Understanding the complicated medical terms used by expert witnesses may be crucial to following the trial of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, writes forensic pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek. — Read on edition.cnn.com/2021/04/06/opinions/chauvin-verdict-key-pathology-melinek/index.html
Forensics: Death Row Inmate Should Get New Trial After False Testimony by Tarrant Medical Examiner: Judge
A man who was sentenced to death in a 2004 Fort Worth murder case should get a new trial because of false and misleading testimony by Tarrant County Medical… — Read on http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/death-row-inmate-should-get-new-trial-after-false-testimony-by-tarrant-medical-examiner-judge/2598684/
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Forensic Pathology: Expert Chauvin Defense Witness Faces Lawsuit Over Death of Black Teenager in Police Custody
Expect the “excited delerium” cliche to be heavily misused. “Positional asphyxia” from the back and neck compression, and resulting oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) are the causes of George Floyd’s cardiac arrythmia death. David Fowler, Maryland’s former chief medical examiner, is being … Continue reading
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