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Dr. Ukpo Demands Transparency in Death | Texas News
Los Angeles County’s new chief medical examiner, Dr. Odey Ukpo, is fighting for transparency in high-profile deaths, calling the delayed autopsy results of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez “unfathomable” and demanding public access to findings to prevent investigative roadblocks. He’s pushing to break from tradition by releasing autopsy reports quickly — even when they involve celebrities or sensitive cases — arguing that secrecy often hinders justice. With his office now officially called the “Medical Examiner’s Office” to underscore its independence from law enforcement, Ukpo insists on…
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