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As rape victim Franklin tries to reinstate her suit against Memphis police, officials slowly address DNA testing shortcomings
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As rape victim Franklin tries to reinstate her suit against Memphis police, officials slowly address DNA testing shortcomings
A judge dismisses Alicia Franklin's suit, while another judge certifies a class action suit for failure to test rape kits
MPD had no duty to investigate Alicia Franklin's allegations to the extent she wanted, city attorneys argue
Plaintiffs in a rape kit lawsuit accuse Memphis police of making a "pattern of false statements'' about DNA testing capabilities
Should Memphis build its own crime lab or wait on TBI staffing and pay reforms?
Two Cities. Two Outcomes. In the wake of Eliza Fletcher's murder, MPD's systems for investigating violent crime come into question.
Emotions flare in second day of rape kit lawsuit hearings
Lawyers wrangle in first day of hearings in rape kit lawsuit accusing Memphis Police Department of negligence
Suit against city of Memphis takes on new urgency as officials wrestle with revived backlog that led to Eliza Fletcher's death
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally asks committee to explore DNA testing delays