Paul Ferrara

former director of the Virginia Department of Forensic Science

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Paul Ferrara on KCRW

Most states collect DNA samples only from people convicted of crimes, and that's been true of the federal government as well.  While the original targets were undocumented workers…

Measures to Protect Women Could Expand FBI's DNA Database

Most states collect DNA samples only from people convicted of crimes, and that's been true of the federal government as well.  While the original targets were undocumented workers…

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