DNA Studied to Solve Old Sex Assault Cases
From Times Wire Reports
Officials in New York City will review hundreds of DNA profiles in unsolved sexual assault cases and bring indictments that would stop the statute of limitations from running out on the crimes.
Charging the unidentified rapists by DNA alone will “stop the clock” on a 10-year deadline to prosecute, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said in announcing the effort.
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