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How medical examiners cover up for police killings

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August 12, 2025

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When police kill someone, state medical examiners have an outsized influence in determining the final cause of death—and whether or not cops can be charged or held accountable for the killing. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa speaks with fellow TRNN reporters Stephen Janis and Taya Graham about their years of investigating Dr. David Fowler, former Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Maryland, and the families of people killed by police that were denied justice because of Dr. Fowler’s malpractices.

Stephen Janis is an award-winning investigative reporter turned documentary filmmaker. He is the co-host and producer of Police Accountability Report and Inequality Watch at The Real News Network.

Taya Graham is an award-winning investigative reporter covering US politics, local government, and the criminal justice system. She is the co-host and producer of Police Accountability Report and Inequality Watch at The Real News Network.

Producer / Videographer / Post-Production: Cameron Granadino

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Mansa MusaStephen JanisTaya GrahamDr David FowlerChief Medical ExaminerDr FowlersPolice Accountability ReportInequality Watch

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