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Forensics: Court order ignored. US Attorney for Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros appears in court over handling of case involving Venezuelan gang
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Andrew Boutros appeared in federal court over the handling of a case involving a Venezuelan gang. — Read on abc7chicago.com/post/us-attorney-andrew-boutros-court-thursday-handling-case/19474282/
Forensics: Judge Says Crime Lab ‘Recklessly’ Violated Court Order In Murder Trial Of Accused Romeo Nance Accomplice
A Will County Judge on Wednesday ruled Will County prosecutors had ignored her order for an expert to be present for DNA testing. — Read on patch.com/illinois/joliet/judge-says-crime-lab-recklessly-violated-court-order-murder-trial-accused-romeo
Forensics:: Law. If There’s $1.776 Billion for January 6 Rioters, Why Not for Broken Indian Treaties? – Native News Online
If There’s $1.776 Billion for January 6 Rioters, Why Not for Broken Indian Treaties? – Native News Online — Read on nativenewsonline.net/opinion/if-theres-1-776-billion-for-january-6-rioters-why-not-for-broken-indian-treaties/
Forensics: Law. Civil Rights. Judge Brutally Slaps Down Trump’s Bid to Rewrite History at National Parks
The president’s agenda has taken another hit. — Read on http://www.thedailybeast.com/judge-brutally-slaps-down-trumps-bid-to-rewrite-history-at-national-parks/
Forensics: Politics. Law. ‘Broadview Six’ File Motion to Recoup Legal Expenses After Botched Prosecution | Chicago
Defense attorneys filed a motion through which they will seek to recoup attorneys’ fees for the now-former defendants, days after Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced his office had dismissed all charges in the controversial case. — Read on news.wttw.com/2026/06/02/broadview-six-file-motion-recoup-legal-expenses-after-botched-prosecution
Forensics: Law. Malicious prosecution of Abrego Garcia is dismissed. DOJ says ruling is “dangerous.”
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 Science. SCOTUS used faulty racial voter turnout data to shred Voting Rights Act in recent ruling.
Justice Samuel Alito relied on misleading data about racial voter turnout rates in his recent ruling that hollowed out the Voting Rights Act. — Read on http://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/scotus-used-faulty-racial-voter-turnout-data-to-shred-voting-rights-act-in-recent-ruling/
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: $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
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