Case Arc Timeline¶
This timeline summarizes major case events in chronological order. Each entry links to supporting documentation where available.
Scope
This is the human story timeline — major events and milestones. For the detailed records and enforcement timeline (TPIA requests, correspondence, filings), see Records & Enforcement Timeline.
Status Labels
Each event includes a status label:
- Confirmed — Documentation published and available
- Referenced — Mentioned in narrative; supporting documentation not yet published
- Pending — Event occurred; documentation requested but not produced
- Disputed — Multiple accounts exist
2023¶
January 31, 2023 — Newsweek Op-Ed Published¶
"It's Time for the Scientific Community to Admit We Were Wrong About COVID" published in Newsweek, generating significant public attention and discussion. This article is cited as context for subsequent events.
Confirmed
December 11, 2023 — Dismissal Hearing¶
Kevin Bass appeared before a dismissal committee. The committee voted to dismiss him from TTUHSC's medical program.
Confirmed
2024¶
September 13, 2024 — Record Review Session #1¶
First in-person session to review the hearing record at TTUHSC.
Referenced
Supporting documentation not yet published. Mentioned in Part I Reader.
September 16, 2024 — Record Review Session #2¶
Second in-person session to review the hearing record at TTUHSC.
Referenced
Supporting documentation not yet published. Mentioned in Part I Reader.
2025¶
October 2, 2025 — TPIA Requests Filed¶
Multiple Texas Public Information Act requests submitted to TTUHSC and TTUS seeking records related to dismissal proceedings.
Confirmed
October 6, 2025 — Preservation Notices Sent¶
Comprehensive legal notices served to preserve all relevant data, including communications, hearing recordings, and administrative records.
Confirmed
October 9, 2025 — AG Referral Filed¶
Matter referred to the Texas Attorney General after TPIA responses were delayed or incomplete.
Confirmed
October 10, 2025 — Part I Published¶
"The Record and the Wound — Part I" published on Substack, beginning public documentation of the case.
Confirmed
October 19, 2025 — Fair Hearing Request¶
Request for name-clearing hearing submitted, seeking opportunity to respond to allegations before a neutral decision-maker.
Confirmed
October 22, 2025 — Hearing Deadline Lapsed¶
No response received to name-clearing hearing request by stated deadline.
Confirmed
November 24, 2025 — Part II Published¶
"The Record and the Wound — Part II: Why I Won't Disappear" published on Substack.
Confirmed
December 14, 2025 — FERPA Request for Hearing Video¶
Formal request under FERPA for access to December 11, 2023 dismissal hearing recording.
Confirmed
December 15, 2025 — Debt Collection Referral¶
TTUHSC referred account to collections during pending records disputes and FERPA proceedings.
Confirmed
December 19, 2025 — FERPA Complaint Filed with DOE¶
Formal complaint filed with U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office regarding access to education records.
Confirmed
Status Legend¶
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Confirmed | Documentation is published and linked |
| Referenced | Mentioned in narrative; supporting documentation not yet published |
| Pending | Event occurred; documentation requested but not yet produced |
| Disputed | Multiple accounts exist; see evidence links |
Category Legend¶
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Decision | Formal institutional decisions (dismissal, rulings) |
| Hearing | Hearing requests and proceedings |
| Case event | Significant actions (filings, requests, escalations) |
| Narrative | Publication of case essays |
Related Pages¶
- Records & Enforcement Timeline — Detailed process-focused timeline
- Visual Timeline — Interactive timeline visualization
- The Story — Narrative overview of the four arcs
- Process Dashboard — Current status of requests and escalations
- Record vs. Reality — Documented discrepancies