DA Vance: To have hundreds of thousands of rape kits untested is unacceptable. Rape victims nationwide deserve to know that the invasive examination they underwent had a purpose, and the resulting kit was not left to gather dust on a forgotten shelf. But more than that, DNA evidence, consistently prosecutors’ most reliable and cost-effective tool, solves crimes across state lines. From California to New York, expanding the DNA databank helps every jurisdiction across the country seek justice and keep residents safe. The impact of this investment, which my Office is funding with asset forfeiture money secured through cases involving banks that violated U.S. sanctions, will be felt across the country.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:00:28 +0000
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