PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - Effective Wednesday, South Dakota joined other states in setting up a system that lets prison inmates who meet strict conditions seek DNA testing that could prove them innocent.

The US Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision Thursday that a Texas death row inmate has the right to sue over the state’s laws governing DNA testing. The majority opinion was written by Justice Sonia ...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 opinion that Texas death row prisoner Ruben Gutierrez should be permitted to continue his lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's post-conviction ...

With the rise of DNA ancestry tests, it’s easier than ever to learn about your family history and connections. Today, there are many DNA testing services to choose from. They're easy to use. You’ll ...

An agreement has been reached on the procedure for new DNA testing of items from a 1993 triple homicide known as the West Memphis Three case. Patrick Benca, the attorney for Damien Echols, said an ...

A hearing regarding new DNA testing of items from the West Memphis Three case has been moved to Aug. 1. The hearing was previously scheduled for July 23, but some attorneys had conflicts with that ...

The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward a trial, but two defense requests are slowing things down. Rex Heuermann's attorneys are asking for more time as they challenge something called nuclear ...

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has put DNA testing at its crime lab on hold as it works to determine the source of “sporadic DNA contamination.” The sheriff’s office said it appears the ...

The best home DNA kits can provide a window into our ancestry, genetic traits, and overall health. They can trace family roots, uncover inherited traits and even help you connect with distant ...