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U.S. Supreme Court

Mar. 3, 2009

U.S. Supreme Court Reviews 9th Circuit DNA Evidence Case

A convicted rapist's argument that he has a constitutional right to review DNA evidence met with a mixed reception before the U.S. Supreme Court Monday, with the justices giving little indication as to how they will rule.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - A convicted rapist's argument that he has a constitutional right to review DNA evidence met with a mixed reception before the U.S. Supreme Court Monday, with the justices giving little indication as to how they will rule.

The high court examined an April 28 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that found felons have a limited due process right under the 14th Amendment to review such ...

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