Day 4 — Cercy Trial: Wyoming Crime Lab Analyst Outlines DNA Research
The trial resumes at the Townsend Justice Center, 115 N. Center St., at 8:30 a.m. Friday.
DNA
Man Charged in UW Sorority Intrusion
A man accused of breaking into college dorms in New Jersey and groping young women as they slept has been linked by DNA to a similar incident at The University of Wyoming.
Bill to Compensate Exonerated Inmates Dies
A bill spelling out how Wyoming could compensate people who served time in prison before being exonerated by DNA evidence has died in the Legislature.
Exonerated Man Faces New Hurdle From State Legislature
New legislation says that individuals exonerated based on DNA evidence have to return to court to prove their innocence in return for compensation.
Wyoming Legislature Defeats “Katie’s Law” Legislation
The Wyoming Senate has shot down a bill that would have required DNA testing of people charged with a felony.
Committee Narrows “Katie’s Law” DNA Testing Bill
A Wyoming legislative committee has scaled back a proposal to require people accused of charges of serious crimes to provide DNA samples.
Charges Dropped in 24 Year Old Rape Case
Laramie County DA dismisses all charges in 24 year old rape case.
Committee Supports Inmate Exoneration Bills
A Wyoming legislative committee has endorsed two bills that could help state convicts who say they're innocent of the crimes that sent them to prison.