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Attorney General Platkin Updates How Forensic Evidence is Processed in Sexual Assault Cases

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Requires All Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Kits Turned Over to Law Enforcement Be Tested, Supports Change to Rule of Evidence.