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Governor in Virginia Taking Action.

Gov. Mark R. Warner is reviewing a proposal to test random samples of old DNA evidence from thousands of crime scenes after genetic tests exonerated a man who had served 22 years in prison for two rapes, the third such reversal in Virginia.

Warner is studying a proposal he requested from Paul Ferrara, director of
the state Division of Forensic Science, for sampling of biological
material dating back two decades.

It’s good to know that the Governor is taking a look at these proposals. Although Warner favors the death penalty, he's committed to using DNA testing to prove the guilt or innocence of a person charged with a capital crime.

Posted by katherine at 08:30 AM