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Polk County rehires medical examiner previously fired amid lawsuit alleging discrimination

Facing a shortage of people who can perform autopsies, Polk County has rehired a medical examiner who was abruptly fired more than four years ago. read more

Commission gives final salary recommendations for city's top jobs

The Honolulu Salary Commission wants to give the mayor, city lawmakers and department leaders a raise of about 3.6%. The commission this week made its final recommendations for the salaries, which now ... read more

Commission eyes contract extension for chief medical examiner, hiring of pathologists on an as-needed basis

With Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jeffrey Nine's departure from Guam on April 29, a government commission is preparing various options, including contract extension for Nine, a return to hiring off-isla ... read more

Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police

An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that the practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police has spread quietly across the nation over the last 15 years, built on question ... read more

Medical examiner still tackling case backlog stemming from surge in fentanyl deaths

Before a homicide case can proceed, prosecutors and defense attorneys need to know, officially, how the person died. Before insurance companies will pay out on a policy when someone passes away, they ... read more

What Philly Makes: The Great Philadelphia Salary Report of 2024

But, Lynn tells Philly Mag, more than $105,000 of the money she took in last year through her company Philly Drag Mafia went back out to pay other drag queens she books for gigs. As for her exact ... read more

Karen Read murder trial: Prosecutors face challenge with 'undetermined' cause of death

The jury is set in Karen Read's divisive murder trial, and a forensic expert explains how the medical examiner's "undetermined" cause of death affects the case. read more

Here’s who could be called as a witness in the Karen Read murder trial

Prior to the beginning of jury selection Tuesday morning, the prosecution and defense submitted their lists of potential witnesses. read more

Teen's assault charge upgraded to manslaughter after man dies from injuries

A felony juvenile petition filed in Ramsey County accuses a teen of assaulting 76-year-old Thomas Dunne, who died a month later as a result of his injuries. read more

Regents to vote Friday on next NU president and to approve key contract terms

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is set Friday to vote on confirmation of Dr. Jeffrey Gold as NU’s ninth president, effective July 1. Under an updated agenda item with “key contractual ... read more

Alexandria Police investigating after man found dead in river

The body has been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner who will conduct an autopsy and determine the cause and manner of death. read more

Charter Medical want you!

Charter Medical Private Hospital are hosting a recruitment evening and which anyone interested with them is invited. There is a list of jobs they are currently recruiting for, but a spokesperson said ... read more