Genetic evidence spurs convictions, guilty pleas
(NEWSER) - For three decades, human DNA has been used in court; now, abused cats and dogs are benefiting from their own genetic evidence. Thus far, only a few cases have been won with help from DNA, but its use is “becoming more and more common,” an expert tells the New York Times . In addition to helping win a few convictions—two of which were returned this month—the genetic material has prompted many guilty pleas. More»
