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Death Investigation
‘Excited Delirium’: The Medical Debate Lurking Behind Chauvin Trial
With George Floyd, a Raging Debate Over Bias in the Science of Death
Another Week Of Testimony Ends At Derek Chauvin’s Trial
Prosecutor, medical examiner talks underscore complexity of Derek Chauvin case
George Floyd’s Cause of Death Is Crucial in Trial. Forensic Pathologists Explain.
EXPLAINER: Why would an expert witness go without pay?
Western NC Death Investigation Conference
The annual Western NC Death Investigation Conference will be presented via live webinar on April 10, 2021. The program is being offered by the Northwest AHEC. 6 hours of CLE credit is anticipated. Topics include expert witness testimony, investigation of death due to possible elder abuse or neglect, gunshot wound characteristics, identification and forensic aspects …
Seventh Annual Whiskey in the Courtroom: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science
Presented by the North Carolina Indigent Defense legal Services, Duke Law Center for Criminal Justice and Professional Responsibility, and the Duke Law Center for Science and Justice, the seventh annual Whiskey in the Courtroom will take place March 4th through 5th. This year the symposium will be hosted virtually through the Duke Law School. Each year, …
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Cognitive bias in forensic pathology decisions
Opinion: Study finds cognitive bias in how medical examiners evaluate child deaths
Rosa Jimenez, convicted on “junk science”, set for release after more than 15 years in prison
Defending Drug Overdose Homicides Training
Location: a Live NACDL Virtual EventDates: Runs weekly on Thursdays from January 28 – February 18, 2021Cost: Free Program Description: With opioid-related deaths devastating communities across the country, many legislatures, prosecutors, and law-enforcement officers are choosing to treat these accidental overdose deaths as homicides. Despite the fact that there is no empirical evidence to suggest that such prosecutions stem …