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January 2006

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Why Can’t Steven Phillips Get a DNA Test?

In prisons all across Texas, convicted felons are asking for access to forensic evidence they insist could prove their innocence. In many cases, the requests are frivolous. But in those where legitimate questions of guilt still exist, the pursuit of justice is frequently derailed. And no one can explain why.

by Michael Hall

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