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Recent judicial developments show that courts now accept DNA evidence as highly probative, but they insist much more strongly on chain of custody, proper sampling, laboratory integrity, and ...

TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WTVM) - The fourth day of the trial for Ibraheem Yazeed, who stands accused of the 2019 kidnapping and murder of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard, ended Thursday with a deep dive into ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would expand when law enforcement can collect DNA from suspects. Supporters said it could crack cold cases, stop repeat offenders ...

FBI officials have not turned over DNA data despite repeated attempts ahead of the murder trial of Tyler Robinson, attorneys ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iowa is a step closer to joining a growing list of states allowing authorities to collect DNA from people arrested for certain ...

On day 32 of Lawmakers, Sen. Rick Williams talks about his bill that would allow DNA samples to be taken from felony suspects. Rep. Sharon Cooper outlines her bill to regulate ketamine clinics. Plus, ...

Suggested Citation: "Executive Summary." National Research Council. 1996. The Evaluation of Forensic DNA Evidence. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/5141. This committee was ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - A measure introduced by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird requiring DNA samples to be taken from people arrested on felony or violent aggravated misdemeanor ...

Iowa is a step closer to joining a growing list of states allowing authorities to collect DNA from people arrested for certain violent crimes, under a bill that has passed the Iowa House. The ...