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July 6, 2020

BREAKING: LAWSUIT SEEKS ACCESS TO DNA EVIDENCE THAT MAY IDENTIFY THE INNOCENT

CHICAGO – The Exoneration Project, a Chicago-based organization dedicated to providing legal assistance to the wrongfully convicted, has sued the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The lawsuit seeks access to DNA “hit notifications,” which may provide information that could identify and free innocent prisoners. A DNA hit notification …

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