Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

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National story. 46 articles from 32 sources. 31 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Feb 17, 2022.

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10 sources
Ran by 14 outlets across the spectrum· Tucson, Valdosta Daily Times, +5 more
TucsonLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

Valdosta Daily TimesLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

Sioux City JournalLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

Berkshire EagleLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

Herald BulletinLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

NPRLean Left· Feb 15, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

DNA from rape kits used to ID victims as suspects in crimes, San Francisco DA says

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Sioux City Journal, Tucson, +1 more
Sioux City JournalLean Left· Feb 15, 2022

DA: San Francisco police used rape kit DNA to arrest victim

TucsonLean Left· Feb 15, 2022

DA: San Francisco police used rape kit DNA to arrest victim

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Feb 15, 2022

DA: San Francisco police used rape kit DNA to arrest victim

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco police used rape victims' DNA to try to 'incriminate' them, D.A. says

NBC NewsLean Left· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco police used rape victim database to identify suspects, prosecutor says

Center

17 sources
Ran by 14 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, KAAL Rochester, +6 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

KAAL RochesterCenter· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of Rape-Kit DNA to Probe Other Crimes Shocks Prosecutors

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of Rape-Kit DNA to Probe Other Crimes Shocks Prosecutors

NBC New YorkLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of Rape-Kit DNA to Probe Other Crimes Shocks Prosecutors

The Buffalo NewsCenter· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Feb 17, 2022

Use of Rape-Kit DNA to Probe Other Crimes Shocks Prosecutors

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Feb 16, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

Ran by 5 outlets· FOX 5 New York, Foxla, +3 more
FOX 5 New YorkCenter· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA in San Francisco to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

FoxlaCenter· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA in San Francisco to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

Fox26 HoustonCenter· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA in San Francisco to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

KTVU San FranciscoCenter· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA in San Francisco to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Feb 17, 2022

Use of rape-kit DNA in San Francisco to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

Elko Daily Free PressCenter· Feb 17, 2022

Rape-kit DNA used in other crime inquiries

Ran by 6 outlets· Local News 8, KVIA El Paso, +4 more
Local News 8Center· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco Police will review its policies after DA claims it used sexual assault victims' DNA in unrelated investigations, chief says

KVIA El PasoCenter· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco Police will review its policies after DA claims it used sexual assault victims' DNA in unrelated investigations, chief says

KRDOCenter· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco Police will review its policies after DA claims it used sexual assault victims' DNA in unrelated investigations, chief says

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco Police will review its policies after DA claims it used sexual assault victims' DNA in unrelated investigations, chief says

KTVZ BendCenter· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco Police will review its policies after DA claims it used sexual assault victims' DNA in unrelated investigations, chief says

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco Police will review its policies after DA claims it used sexual assault victims' DNA in unrelated investigations, chief says

Ran by 2 outlets· KTVU San Francisco, Fox10 Phoenix
KTVU San FranciscoCenter· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco DA says proof of DNA rape kit debacle is in a crime lab report

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco DA says proof of DNA rape kit debacle is in a crime lab report

Right

4 sources
Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Bowling Green Daily News
MyNorthwestLean Right· Feb 15, 2022

DA: San Francisco police used rape kit DNA to arrest victim

Bowling Green Daily NewsLean Right· Feb 15, 2022

DA: San Francisco police used rape kit DNA to arrest victim

Fox NewsRight· Feb 15, 2022

San Francisco DA alleges police used woman’s rape kit DNA to arrest her for suspected crime

Hot AirRight· Feb 15, 2022

The San Francisco rape victim DNA database debacle

Bowling Green Daily NewsLean Right· Feb 17, 2022· ran in 14 outlets

Use of rape-kit DNA to probe other crimes shocks prosecutors

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International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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1 article
The GuardianLean Left· Feb 15, 2022

Police reportedly link woman to crime using DNA taken from her rape kit

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  1. Feb 15, 2022DA: San Francisco police used rape kit DNA to arrest victim
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