Rackauckas Likely to Face Yet Another Investigation
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The county Board of Supervisors indicated this week that they’ll launch a probe into the DA’s controversial DNA collection program.
Supervisors Approve DA’s ‘Spit and Acquit’ Program
County Government
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Vote was unanimous, but two supervisors questioned numbers
presented by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas.
A Public Display of Disaffection
County Government
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District Attorney Tony Rackauckas and his former protege, Todd
Spitzer, lash out at each other in dueling news conferences in what
could be the beginning of a drawn-out political battle.
A Battle Over Who Should Run Orange County’s DNA Lab
County Government
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Two county supervisors and the grand jury hold three separate opinions on who should be responsible for the lab.
Maintaining a Wall Between the Courtroom and the Laboratory
County Government
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While DNA technology has revolutionized crime fighting, some
scientists at the forefront of DNA testing are pushing to get out
from under the control of prosecutors.
Dealing for DNA
County Government
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The Orange County district attorney’s ‘spit and acquit’ program
has amassed tens of thousands of DNA samples from misdemeanor
offenders. But there are questions about how the DA gets the
samples and their use.