Using DNA Evidence to Combat Crime
Witnesses testified about the use of DNA testing in the investigation and prosecution of rape and sexual assault cases. Among the issues add… read more
Witnesses testified about the use of DNA testing in the investigation and prosecution of rape and sexual assault cases. Among the issues addressed were the accuracy of DNA evidence, maintaining a national DNA database, and improving law enforcement and medical efforts to prosecute perpetrators. close
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