Evidence & Exhibits¶

This evidence index is maintained by Kevin Bass, Ph.D., to organize the documented record thematically. For the author's background, see the Press Kit.

Overview¶

This section organizes the case evidence thematically, making it easier to understand patterns and connections across different types of documents and communications.

Evidence Categories¶

Institutional Communications¶

Internal emails, memos, and official correspondence that reveal decision-making processes and institutional responses.

Email Correspondence (October 2025)¶

• DOC-20251002-001 - Initial TPIA proceedings request
• DOC-20251002-007 - Targeted custodian communications
• DOC-20251002-008 - Dr. Deborah L. Birx communications
• DOC-20251003-001 - Metadata for custodian communications
• DOC-20251003-002 - Scientific/health communications metadata
• DOC-20251006-001 - Preservation notice to all custodians
• DOC-20251007-001 - Follow-up preservation notice
• DOC-20251007-002 - Deficiency notice for non-acknowledgment
• DOC-20251007-003 - Right to respond (hearing allegations)
• DOC-20251007-004 - Right to respond (hearing recording access)
• DOC-20251007-005 - Right to respond (CIO/IT recording handling)
• DOC-20251009-001 - Internal handling of preservation notice
• DOC-20251009-002 - Rolling window communications request
• DOC-20251009-003 - Referral to Texas Attorney General

Email Replies¶

• Reply from TTUHSC Registrar regarding transcript request

Public Records Requests¶

Formal requests under Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) and federal FERPA regulations.

TPIA Requests¶

• DOC-20251002-001 - TTUHSC proceedings (06/01/2023–present)
• DOC-20251002-002 - Academic transcript and Title IV records
• DOC-20251002-003 - P3 professionalism course content
• DOC-20251002-007 - Targeted custodian communications
• DOC-20251002-008 - Dr. Deborah L. Birx communications
• DOC-20251003-001 - Metadata for custodian communications
• DOC-20251003-002 - Scientific/health communications metadata
• DOC-20251009-001 - Internal handling of preservation notice
• DOC-20251009-002 - Rolling window communications (Oct 3–present)

FERPA Requests¶

• DOC-20251002-004 - Access to education records
• DOC-20251002-005 - P3 course records addendum
• DOC-20251002-006 - Federal transcript issuance (34 C.F.R. § 668.14)

Legal Actions¶

Preservation notices, deficiency notices, and escalation to regulatory authorities.

• DOC-20251006-001 - Immediate preservation notice
• DOC-20251007-001 - Follow-up preservation notice
• DOC-20251007-002 - Deficiency notice for non-acknowledgment
• DOC-20251009-003 - Referral to Texas Attorney General

Due Process Actions¶

Right-to-respond letters regarding hearing procedures and evidence access.

• DOC-20251007-003 - Allegations during hearing
• DOC-20251007-004 - Hearing recording access and integrity
• DOC-20251007-005 - CIO/IT recording handling

Case Analysis¶

Published essays and commentary analyzing the case history.

• DOC-20251010-001 - "The Record and the Wound — Part I: A Hobby Gone Wrong"

Evidence Analysis Framework¶

Each exhibit is analyzed using a consistent framework:

1. Source Verification - Document authenticity and chain of custody
2. Content Summary - Key facts, dates, and individuals mentioned
3. Context Analysis - How the document fits into the larger narrative
4. Implications - What the document reveals about institutional behavior

Search and Discovery¶

Use the search function to find specific topics, individuals, or document types across all exhibits.