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medical examiner

Noun

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a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

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According to a preliminary autopsy by the county medical examiner, the police officer had his knee on Mr Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds – almost three minutes of which was after Mr Floyd became non-responsive. Source: Internet

According to the medical examiner, 45 minutes later, Andrew Borden was also dead. Source: Internet

Dr. Wetli in 1980, when he was an assistant medical examiner for Dade County, Fla., with skulls used in the rituals of certain Afro-Caribbean religions. Source: Internet

An investigation by Santaquin police was closed on October 5, 2010, after the medical examiner ruled Coleman's death "accidental", and no evidence of wrongdoing could be demonstrated. Source: Internet

An autopsy is typically performed by a coroner or medical examiner, often during criminal investigations; in this role, Coroners and medical examiners are also frequently asked to confirm the identity of a corpse. Source: Internet

Fahim Saleh, founder and CEO of Gokada, died of multiple stab wounds, New York City’s medical examiner said on Thursday, July 16. Source: Internet

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