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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 6h

Forensics: Crime. As it happened: Man, 32, treated as only suspect in train stabbing, while heroic staff member in life-threatening condition, police say. (Sic)

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As it happened: Man, 32, treated as only suspect in train stabbing as staff member in life-threatening condition, police say

British Transport Police say the

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 6h

US government shutdown worsens financial woes for 12000 court -appointed indigent client defense lawyers. They haven’t been paid since July.

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US government shutdown worsens financial woes for court-appointed defense lawyers

As the U.S. government shutdown disrupts paychecks for federal workers across the country, it is exacerbating the financial woes of lawyers who defend the poorest members of society when they are accused of federal crimes.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 6h

Forensics: Scientists achieve forensics’ “Holy Grail” by recovering fingerprints from fired bullets. 🧪

These news releases always exaggerate initial forensic studies.

— Read on www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251102011206.htm

Scientists achieve forensics’ “Holy Grail” by recovering fingerprints from fired bullets

Researchers at Maynooth University have achieved a forensic milestone by revealing fingerprints on fired bullet casings using a safe electrochemical process. The method uses mild voltage and non-toxic...

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 18h

Forensics: Health Impacts of Crowd-Control Weapons: Acoustic Weapons - PHR 🧪

Systems being deployed in Chicago by federal agencies. Health Impacts of Crowd-Control Weapons: Acoustic Weapons - PHR — Read on phr.org/our-work/resources/health-impacts-of-crowd-control-weapons-acoustic-weapons/

Health Impacts of Crowd-Control Weapons: Acoustic Weapons - PHR

Overview Acoustic weapons, also known as long-range acoustic devices and sound cannons, are devices that deliver very loud sounds over long distances. This technology is used for crowd-control purpose...

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 1d

Forensics: Polish scientists co-develop tool to tell age from DNA.
The process could help police narrow suspect lists in investigations.🧪 — Read on tvpworld.com/89798333/polish-researchers-help-develop-dna-forensic-tool

Polish scientists co-develop tool to tell age from DNA

The process could help police narrow suspect lists in investigations.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 7d

Forensics: First Amendment attack in Tennessee. Local DA and cops jail anti-Kirk memorial blogger. Who is a retired cop.

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The Absurd Prosecution of a Man Who Posted a Charlie Kirk Meme

Larry Bushart Jr. posted trolling memes on a Facebook thread about a vigil for Kirk. He’s been in a Tennessee jail ever since.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 9d

Forensics: Marty Tankleff, GU Professor, Exoneree, Admitted to Supreme Court.

A Georgetown University professor who was previously wrongfully incarcerated gained admission to litigate before the U.S. Supreme Court… — Read on thehoya.com/news/gu-professor-exoneree-admitted-to-supreme-court-bar/

GU Professor, Exoneree Admitted to Supreme Court Bar

A Georgetown University professor who was previously wrongfully incarcerated gained admission to litigate before the U.S. Supreme Court, the university announced Oct. 10. Martin Tankleff, the Peter P.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 9d

Forensics: Gaza doctors investigate 'signs of torture' on unnamed dead returned by Israel - BBC News

Photographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs. — Read on www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gz3r46e37o.amp

Gaza doctors investigate 'signs of torture' on unnamed dead returned by Israel - BBC News

Photographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 10d

Forensics: Unknown remains show restraint and preexisting injuries. Uncertainty Surrounds Identities of Over 100 Palestinian Bodies Returned by Israel.  — Read on www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/10/19/uncertainty-surrounds-identities-of-over-100-palestinian-bodies-returned-by-israel

Uncertainty Surrounds Identities of Over 100 Palestinian Bodies Returned by Israel

Forensic experts in Gaza are working to identify more than 100 bodies returned by Israel under a recent ceasefire deal. Many of the remains were numbered, bound, or blindfolded, raising questions abou...

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 10d

Forensics: “Made for litigation science.” The high cost of junk science verdicts
 — Read on www.dailyjournal.com/article/388194-the-high-cost-of-junk-science-verdicts-in-los-angeles

The high cost of junk science verdicts in Los Angeles

The Daily Journal has more journalists covering the California legal profession than any other publication.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 13d

Forensics: AI Created Junk About Telepathy, Aliens. An American Science Journal Published It

A wave of fake, AI-created research papers is a threat to science.  — Read on www.forbes.com/sites/dereknewton/2025/10/20/ai-created-junk-about-telepathy-aliens-an-american-science-journal-published-it/

AI Created Junk About Telepathy, Aliens. An American Science Journal Published It

A wave of fake, AI-created research papers is a threat to science, truth, publishing, and universities.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 14d

Forensics: Antifa exists? Protesters Against ICE Charged With Terrorism for “Antifa”

After a protest against ICE, federal prosecutors pursued guilt-by-association charges against two “antifa” protesters. — Read on theintercept.com/2025/10/17/antifa-ice-protesters-terrorism-texas-prairieland/

“Antifa” Protesters Charged With Terrorism for Constitutionally Protected Activity

After a protest against ICE, federal prosecutors pursued guilt-by-association charges against two “antifa” protesters.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · 17d

Forensics: The sensitive forensic teams identifying bodies of Hamas’s hostages. At the Abu Kabir Institute in Jaffa, doctors are using their expertise to identify the remains — Read on www.thetimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-hamas-war/article/hamas-hostages-bodies-return-forensic-teams-80dbf7sr6

The sensitive forensic teams identifying bodies of Hamas’s hostages

At the Abu Kabir institute in Jaffa, doctors are using their expertise to verify the dead and return them to their Israeli families waiting to mourn

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 24d

Immigration raids in Nashville have made crime victims afraid to cooperate with police and seek counseling.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Sep 10

Forensics: Junk Bite mark testimony sent Alabama man to prison for life. Now the expert says he was wrong

Alabama’s AG Steve Marshall would retry the Salem witch case.

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Get the latest Alabama local news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking updates on al.com

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Sep 6

Forensics: This arrogant idiot was a criminal justice student.

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Idaho killer left behind 'catastrophic' evidence that fast-tracked his capture, investigators reveal

Bryan Kohberger received four life sentences after pleading guilty to killing four University of Idaho students, with DNA evidence proving crucial to finding him.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Sep 5

Forensics: Retired detective's discovery solves 84 cases in Baltimore County
 — Read on foxbaltimore.com/news/local/cold-case-detective-true-crime-solve-cases-baltimore-county

Cold case whisperer | Retired detective's discovery solves 84 cases in Baltimore County

FREELAND, Md. — On a tranquil 40-acre farm in Freeland, Maryland, Rose Brady enjoys a quiet life, far removed from her groundbreaking career with the Baltimore

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Sep 4

Forensics: First time ever. DNA Analysis Leads to Individual Twin in 1987 Rape Cold Case

DNA Analysis Leads to Individual Twin in 1987 Rape Cold Case — Read on www.forensicmag.com/3594-All-News/621193-DNA-Analysis-Leads-to-Individual-Twin-in-1987-Rape-Cold-Case/

DNA Analysis Leads to Individual Twin in 1987 Rape Cold Case

For the first time in the U.S., an identical twin has been convicted of a crime based on DNA analysis.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Sep 4

Forensics: DNA from rootless hair. Gilgo Beach killings: Judge allows cutting-edge DNA technology in case against suspect Rex Heuermann
 — Read on www.cnn.com/2025/09/03/us/gilgo-beach-rex-heuermann-dna-ruling

Judge allows cutting-edge DNA technology in case against suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer | CNN

Evidence derived from cutting-edge DNA technology that prosecutors say points directly at Rex Heuermann being the Gilgo Beach serial killer will be admissible at his trial, a Suffolk County judge rule...

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Sep 4

Forensics: DNA from rootless hair. Gilgo Beach killings: Judge allows cutting-edge DNA technology in case against suspect Rex Heuermann
 — Read on www.cnn.com/2025/09/03/us/gilgo-beach-rex-heuermann-dna-ruling

Judge allows cutting-edge DNA technology in case against suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer | CNN

Evidence derived from cutting-edge DNA technology that prosecutors say points directly at Rex Heuermann being the Gilgo Beach serial killer will be admissible at his trial, a Suffolk County judge rule...

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Sep 2

Forensics: Junk bitemark dentist Michael West. Duncan’s 1998 conviction was vacated in April after a judge found it was based in part on discredited science, but prosecutors are fighting his release. — Read on veritenews.org/2025/09/01/jimmie-duncan-death-row-bail-state-supreme-court/

Prosecutors ask state’s highest court to reinstate death row inmate Jimmie Duncan’s conviction - Verite News New Orleans

Duncan’s 1998 conviction was vacated in April after a judge found it was based in part on discredited science, but prosecutors are fighting his release.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Sep 1

Famed Tennessee sheriff who inspired Hollywood movie ‘Walking Tall’ implicated in wife’s murder — Read on www.wsjm.com/2025/08/31/famed-tennessee-sheriff-who-inspired-hollywood-movie-walking-tall-implicated-in-wifes-murder

Famed Tennessee sheriff who inspired Hollywood movie ‘Walking Tall’ implicated in wife’s murder

Bettmann/Getty Images (NASHVILLE) — It was long believed that Pauline Mullins Pusser, the wife of the legendary Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser, was shot and killed in an ambush meant for her husband,...

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Aug 22

Forensics: Finally thinking like scientists. Weird Bloodstain Physics Could Help Solve Murder Cases.
The ways that a bloodstain behaves could help show investigators the speed and angle at which blood splattered onto a fabric. — Read on www.popularmechanics.com/science/a65821542/bloodstain-physics/

Scientists Think the Weird Physics of Blood Could Crack Murder Cases Wide Open

The ways that a bloodstain behaves could point out the speed and angle at which blood splattered onto a fabric, a helpful tool for forensic investigators.

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Aug 19

Forensics: Police brutality payouts in New York this year are through the roof.

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NYPD, prosecutorial misconduct court settlement payouts exceed $77 million, Legal Aid report says

NEW YORK — City taxpayers shelled out more than $77 million to settle lawsuits alleging police and prosecutorial misconduct and overturned convictions through the first six months of the year, accordi...

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csidds.com @csidds.bsky.social · Aug 17

Forensics: Scammers target Native victims exposed to uranium during mining and nuclear tests.  — Read on nativenewsonline.net/health/scammers-target-native-communities-with-fake-reca-applications-after-program-expansion

Scammers Target Native Communities with Fake RECA Applications After Program Expansion

Maggie Billman was at the Eastern Navajo Fair, in Crown Point, New Mexico, last month, when she noticed something that didn't look right.

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