DNA and justice in the DNA era
Kansas University law professor Mike Hoeflich reflects on the rising role of DNA evidence in courts and prisons. He notes faster tests and cold hits broaden investigations, while questions arise about juror comprehension, scientific rigor, and potential crowding of the system with more trials and longer sentences. He ends with a Thanksgiving tribute to service members.
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Undervalued valor bridges gap between troops and nation
Marine Staff Sgt. Aaron White was killed in a May 19 2003 helicopter crash in Iraq. His last letter home expresses love for his wife Michele and daughter Brianna. The piece compares military compensation with civilian victim benefits, noting SBP and DIC gaps. It argues soldiers’ families receive far less, urging real support beyond ribbons.
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