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Prosecutors lose power over DNA testing
By Associated Press
Published: 05/02/2007

COLUMBUS, OH - A law giving prosecutors the final say on whether an inmate can apply for DNA testing is unconstitutional because that authority is meant for judges, a unanimous Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

The ruling overturned a portion of a state law that allows inmates who pleaded guilty to crimes to request DNA testing after their conviction. Read more.

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