DNA Testing in the News

The Advocate contains an editorial on the use of DNA evidence and its impact on the administration of criminal justice. It notes:

"Anyone who cares about justice must work to fix a system that convicts innocent people. Ignoring DNA evidence that suggests serious problems in the system won't make them go away."

And on a related note, WBRZ reports that state legislators will consider a bill this spring that would require the collection of DNA samples from every convicted felon in Louisiana (the story is unclear whether "every convicted felon" includes those that have already served their sentences).

Posted by AJR at February 10, 2003 08:37 PM