When the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments today in the case of convicted murderer Paul House, it will be the first time a death row inmate has brought DNA evidence before the high court to prove his innocence. The outcome could determine whether prisoners have a constitutional right to use DNA technology to seek new trials. Since 1989, DNA technology has been used in lower courts to exonerate 172 convicted felons, including 14 who had initially been sentenced to death.
January 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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When the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments today in the case of convicted murderer Paul House, it will be the first time a death row inmate has brought DNA evidence before the high court to prove his innocence.
The outcome could determine whether prisoners have a constitutional right to use DNA technology to seek new trials.
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