Is anyone else attending the Newsweek Live talk? It's very slow....
Only one question and answer so far:
Lawrence, KA: How is this even going to trial? No DNA, no positive ID, time stamped photos, and ATM & Dorm clockings show these guys are innocent? Why are these guys even charged when there is no evidence against them?
Susannah Meadows: As of yet, the case is not going to trial. There were no DNA matches after the first round of testing. But there was DNA found underneath the fingernails of the alleged victim that was not her own. The identification tests were inconclusive. Once that DNA is retested, the results may shed new light on the case. The woman also made two positive identifications when she was shown photos, though that process was highly unorthodox, as she was shown only photos of the lacrosse team players. Typically in rape cases, the word of the accuser is usually enough to bring charges. In this case, the district attorney does have some additional evidence, including her medical report showing certain injuries consistent with rape. But whether these are the guys that did it is certainly a separate question.
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Doesn't no match mean no match? What is this "inconclusive" stuff about the DNA found under her finger nails?