The Gazette

Under Iowa bill, DNA could be collected from people arrested, but not yet convicted

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says bill proposed Wednesday could help solve cold cases, but legal justice advocates have ...
Opinion

DNA evidence: A double-edged sword that can actually deny justice for some wrongfully accused

Jon-Adrian (JJ) Velazquez, a New York man who spent half his life in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, recently sued New York City and its police for US$100 million for his wrongful murder ...
The Gazette

Iowa AG Brenna Bird proposes DNA collection from those arrested but not yet convicted of serious crimes

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announces her legislative priorities to protect crime victims Tuesday ahead of the Iowa legislative session. (Maya Marchel Hoff/Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau) Buy ...
Lawyer Monthly

Convicted Without DNA in the UK? Why Prison Still Follows

UK law does not require DNA for conviction. Once a jury finds guilt, sentencing rules leave judges little discretion on ...