Start Here¶
Update: Federal Lawsuit Filed
Kevin Bass has filed suit in federal court. Start with The Paper Trail for the institution's own emails, or go directly to Court Filings.
Three ways to navigate this case file depending on how much time you have.
What This Site Is¶
This is a structured repository of primary documents, timelines, and exhibits related to the dismissal of Kevin Bass from TTUHSC's medical program and subsequent due process disputes. It is maintained by Kevin Bass, Ph.D.
This site is:
- A primary-source archive with dated exhibits and correspondence
- Designed for independent verification by courts, journalists, and researchers
- Updated as new records are obtained
This site is NOT:
- Legal advice
- An exhaustive account (some records remain pending)
- A substitute for reading the primary documents yourself
For our approach to privacy and sensitive information, see the Redaction & Ethics Policy.
What's New¶
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | FERPA complaint filed with U.S. DOE |
| Dec 19, 2025 | TPIA request for debt collection records |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Debt collection referral documented |
See Change Log for full update history.
Choose Your Path¶
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2 Minutes: The Gist
Quick orientation for new visitors
- Executive Summary — The case in brief
- Visual Timeline — See the arc at a glance
By the end: You'll understand the core dispute and where to find evidence.
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10 Minutes: Verify the Core Dispute
For journalists and fact-checkers
- Executive Summary — Full overview with evidence links
- Visual Timeline — What happened when
- Key Exhibits — Start with preservation notice
By the end: You'll understand the specific claims and can verify them yourself.
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60 Minutes: Deep Dive
For legal counsel and thorough researchers
- Case Arc Timeline — Major events chronologically
- Records Timeline — Detailed TPIA/FERPA process
- Correspondence Archive — 39+ email threads
- Documents Index — Full exhibit list
- Process Dashboard — Current request status
- Change Log — What's been updated
By the end: You'll have reviewed the primary sources directly.
Quick Questions¶
Where are the primary documents?
All exhibits are indexed at Documents. Each document page includes the date, parties, summary, and links to source files where available. Email correspondence is organized by thread at Correspondence.
How do I know what's verified vs. pending?
Each item on the site includes status labels:
- Confirmed — Document published and available
- Disputed — Multiple accounts exist
- Pending — Record requested but not yet produced
How are redactions handled?
Personal contact information and sensitive identifiers not essential to public understanding are removed. The approach is documented in the Redaction & Ethics Policy.
How do I submit a correction?
Email kbassphiladelphia@gmail.com with the page URL, the specific text to correct, and supporting documentation. Substantiated errors are corrected and annotated. See the Corrections page for the full process.
What records are still pending?
The Process Dashboard tracks all open requests, their status, and next steps. Key pending items include:
- FERPA request for hearing recording (filed Dec 2025)
- Multiple TPIA requests under AG review
- FERPA complaint filed with DOE (Dec 19, 2025)
Where can I find the full FAQ?
See the FAQ page for additional questions and answers about the case and how to use this site.
If You Came From Substack¶
The essays on Forbidden Science (Kevin Bass's Substack) contain personal narrative and commentary. This hub is different:
- Substack essays = interpretation, personal voice, broader context
- This hub = primary sources, structured evidence, verifiable claims
If you want to understand the documentary basis for claims made in the essays:
- Part I — The Record — Companion reader with exhibit links
- Part II — The Motivation — Companion reader with exhibit links
- Part III — The Framework — Institutional dynamics and patterns
All pages include disclaimers and link back to the full Substack essays.
For Specific Audiences¶
| If you're... | Start with... |
|---|---|
| Legal counsel | Executive Summary → Record vs. Reality → Documents |
| A journalist | Start Here (20-minute track) → Press Kit |
| A researcher | Correspondence Archive → Guided Reading |
| An affected party | Corrections to report errors or provide documentation |
Next Steps
Ready to begin? Choose your track above, or jump directly to:
- Executive Summary — Best starting point for most readers
- Case Arc Timeline — Major events in chronological order