Justice Through Transparency: The Colin Kaepernick Autopsy Initiative

Описание: The Autopsy Initiative, created under Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp, provides free, independent autopsies for families seeking truth and transparency after sudden, unexpected, or unclear deaths. In this episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis is joined by attorney Nicole Martin, Legal Program Director for the Autopsy Initiative, to discuss why these services are needed, the gaps in the medicolegal death investigation system, and how independent autopsies can help families navigate grief, accountability, and justice.

Dr. Davis is joined in conversation by **Dr. Sharon Smith**, an obstetrician-gynecologist, as they explore the public health, legal, and ethical implications of death investigations, including deaths occurring in custody and the importance of independent forensic review.

Key Topics Discussed
The mission and purpose of the Autopsy Initiative
Why independent autopsies are necessary for families seeking answers
Systemic gaps in medicolegal death investigations
Observed discrepancies discussed at a high level without naming cases
Upcoming goals and national expansion efforts
Relevant data points highlighting the scope of the Initiative’s work
Partnerships and the role of forensic pathologists
Transparency concerns surrounding deaths in ICE custody
True/False myth-busting around autopsies and family legal rights

Resources & References
Know Your Rights Camp — Autopsy Initiative: https://www.knowyourrightscamp.org/au...
Know Your Rights Camp (Main Site): https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com
National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME): https://www.thename.org
CDC – Public Health Data on Death in Custody: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs

Connect With Us
Dr. Keisha Davis, MD
https://drkeishadavis.komi.io

Dr. Sharon Smith, MD
https://sharonsmithmd.com/

The Medical Collective
https://www.medical-collective.net

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