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Study: VA DNA Tests show scale of Wrongful convictions for homicide and sexual assault are more prevalent in Virginia than once thought.
Posted by: McGruff - The Crime Dog! ()
Date: June 19, 2012 05:07AM

Study: Va. DNA tests show scale of bad convictions
By ZINIE CHEN SAMPSON
Associated Press
http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/18815176/study-va-dna-tests-show-scale-of-bad-convictions

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Wrongful convictions for homicide and sexual assault are more prevalent in Virginia than once thought, according to a study that examined the results of new tests on archived DNA samples.

The Urban Institute study released Monday found that DNA testing ruled out the convicted person in 5% of homicide and sexual assault cases. When considering only sexual assault convictions, DNA testing eliminated between 8% and 15% of convicted offenders. The wrongful conviction rate previously had been estimated at 3% or less.

Researchers analyzed results of new testing of DNA samples archived from cases that occurred between 1973 and 1987. Of the 715 convictions, researchers found that tests in 38 of the cases support exoneration.

The U.S. Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice funded the study.

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