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Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in ‘West Memphis 3’ case

The Arkansas Supreme Court overturned a judge's denial of genetic testing on crime scene evidence from a 1993 case where three 8-year-old boys were murdered.
Damien Echols, one of the convicted men, requested the additional testing, which the court approved after the initial denial.
Echols' counsel plans to negotiate with the prosecutor for DNA testing following the court's decision.

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Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West Memphis 3' case

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said a judge wrongly denied a request for new genetic testing of crime scene evidence from the killing of

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Washington Top News

Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in ‘West Memphis 3’ case

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said a judge wrongly denied a request for new genetic testing of crime scene evidence from the killing of three boys nearly 30 years ago.

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San Diego Union Tribune

Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West Memphis 3' case

The Arkansas Supreme Court is clearing the way for new DNA testing to be sought in the killing of three boys nearly 30 years ago

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NBC Bay Area

Arkansa Supreme Court allows new DNA testing in 'West Memphis 3' case

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said a judge wrongly denied a request for new genetic testing of crime scene evidence from the killing of three boys...

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NW Arkansas Democrat gazzette

Arkansas Supreme Court rules for Damien Echols in DNA suit

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of Damien Echols in his effort to get new DNA testing on items from a 1993 triple homicide known as the West Memphis Three case.

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Arkansas Times

State Supreme Court says Damien Echols can seek further DNA testing in West Memphis Three case

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed and remanded a Crittenden County Circuit Court’s denial of a request by Damien Echols for further DNA testing of evidence from the West Memphis Three case. The 4-3 decision, authored by Justice Karen Baker, turned on the court’s interpretation of a 2001 law that allows someone “convicted of a crime” to file a petition to vacate and set aside a judgment if the person claims “scientific evidence, not…

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Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in ‘West Memphis 3’ case

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Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West Memphis 3' case

Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West Memphis 3' case

Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in ‘West Memphis 3’ case

Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in ‘West Memphis 3’ case

Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West Memphis 3' case

Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in 'West Memphis 3' case

Arkansa Supreme Court allows new DNA testing in 'West Memphis 3' case

Arkansa Supreme Court allows new DNA testing in 'West Memphis 3' case

Arkansas Supreme Court rules for Damien Echols in DNA suit

Arkansas Supreme Court rules for Damien Echols in DNA suit

State Supreme Court says Damien Echols can seek further DNA testing in West Memphis Three case

State Supreme Court says Damien Echols can seek further DNA testing in West Memphis Three case

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