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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
Rape kit lawsuit against City of Memphis winds toward possible resolution later this month
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But in answering Alicia Franklin's lawsuit, the city admits police never questioned suspect Cleotha Henderson
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
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