Desperate and ignorant and illegal.
Vice-president’s most senior aide, Marc Short, has virus but Pence and wife test negative
— Read on amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/25/coronavirus-mike-pence-continues-campaign-tour-despite-chief-of-staffs-positive-test
All due to one career prolifict prison snitch.
James Dailey says he may be executed without physical, eyewitness evidence
— Read on abcnews.go.com/amp/US/death-row-inmate-facing-execution-based-lying-jailhouse/story
I forgot this related topic. A real showstopper for science diversity is cultural bias in higher education. Investigation finds widespread evidence of students being ridiculed over their backgrounds
— Read on amp.theguardian.com/education/2020/oct/24/uk-top-universities-urged-act-classism-accent-prejudice
Anthro and forensic science lacking racial, ethnic and cultural diversity. This has much to do with STEAM failing to successfully attract, support and recruit POC and diverse cultural kids in our populations. Its all about where the money is. Careers in anthro are underfunded. Forensics not much better. School is $$$$. Tech jobs rule.
The field of forensic anthropology is a relatively homogenous discipline in terms of diversity (people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with mental and physical disabilities, etc.) and this is highly problematic for the field of study and for most forensic anthropologists.
— Read on www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/buso-sff102320.php
Well known issue in forensic medicine. Discussed? Not so much. Otherwise known as “excited delerium” vs “constraint asphyxiation.” Calling it a homicide is a career ender for an Coroner/ME. Its happened in MS, CA and elsewhere in the US. The MEs generally just quit.
An interview with Harvard health researcher Justin Feldman.
— Read on www.motherjones.com/crime-justice/2020/10/why-coroners-often-blame-police-killings-on-a-made-up-medical-condition/
The ex-DA denies responsibility. Nice. These guys have no mercy.
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office agreed that Antonio Martinez’s trial “was infected by serious official misconduct, resulting in his wrongful conviction.”
— Read on www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-exoneration-da-ciu-patricia-cummings-antonio-martinez-wrongful-conviction-20201023.html
The ears have it!
Ear Pattern Analysis in Forensic Investigation – Legal Desire Media and Insights
— Read on legaldesire.com/ear-pattern-analysis-in-forensic-investigation/
Experts say wrongful fire convictions are disturbingly common, because investigators often lack up-to-date education and advanced training.
— Read on www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/jason-lively-fire-innocent-west-virginia/2020/10/21/44772dba-f2b4-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
Just a “Touch” of DNA Gives Full Identification of Skin Cell Donor – ForensicBites
— Read on forensicbites.org/2020/01/12/just-a-touch-of-dna-gives-full-identification-of-skin-cell-donor/amp/
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