A woman is suing san francisco after the city used dna from her rape kit to arrest her for an unrela – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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A woman is suing San Francisco after the city used DNA from her rape kit to arrest her for an unrelated crime.

The police’s practice of using DNA from sexual assault victims to identify suspects in other cases came to light earlier this year. At the time, legal experts said the practice likely violated California’s constitution. It’s yet another example of the increased risks posed by growing DNA databases.

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