Using DNA Evidence to Combat Crime
2002-05-15T06:18:07-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/688/170072-m.jpgWitnesses 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.
Witnesses testified about the use of DNA testing in the investigation and prosecution of rape and sexual assault cases. Among the issues… 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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