[Reaganwuzthebest]

That argument is a long shot, analysts say, because mitochondrial DNA evidence is now typically one of many pieces of evidence used to build cases and most states have allowed it as courtroom evidence.

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Haven't followed the trial as of yet, how's it looking for Peterson and the defense? I'd say attacking the DNA is a long shot, if that's all they have. Too many people have been freed based on its conclusions. They can't have it both ways.

[MEG33]

It's mitochondrial DNA..Not the overwhelming percentage like nuclear..more like a a 1 in 176 chance than a 1 in a trillion chance of it coming from someone else.It has been accepted in other states,27,I believe.