Posts Tagged ‘DNA’
A Second Look at the West Memphis Three
In 1993 three young men were convicted of killing three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. In 2007, DNA evidence emerged that called into question the guilt of the three convicted murderers. Now, more and more people have begun to call for a a new trial.
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Prosecuters Block Inmates’ Access to DNA Testing
Prisoners seeking to use a DNA test to prove their innocence may be blocked from accessing the test! A recent analysis at University of Virginia Law School found that prosecuters deny DNA testing in almost 1 of every 5 cases. Read the New York Times news story that sheds light on this issue.
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