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Docket 19-8038
Docket 19-8038

James v. United States

This case involves a dispute over whether forensic pathology reports should be considered testimonial evidence, which would require the author of the report to be available for cross-examination in court.

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This case involves a dispute over whether forensic pathology reports should be considered testimonial evidence, which would require the author of the report to be available for cross-examination in court.

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