DNA tests performed by DNA Diagnostic Center's Forensic Division led to the exoneration of James Bain, who will be celebrating his first Christmas with his family after 35 years of incarceration. DDC Forensics was approached by the Florida Innocence Project to work on the case, for the laboratory's expertise in analyzing DNA from aged DNA samples typical of post-conviction cases. (More...)

Last year, DDC was also instrumental the release of Robert McClendon, an Ohio man who was incarcerated for 18 years before a DNA test proved him innocent. (More...)

A 5-day series in The Columbus Dispatch published in January exposed flaws in Ohio's criminal justice system and its ability to use DNA evidence for possible exoneration of wrongfully convicted inmates. With the help of The Ohio Innocence Project, The Dispatch's yearlong investigation resulted in a list of 30 inmates whose cases and convictions are prime for DNA testing. DDC is pleased to announce that it will provide the appropriate DNA testing for these inmates in the interest of justice. To read a summary of The Dispatch articles and how DDC plans to help, click below.

A review of the most common questions asked by legal professionals in regards to forensic DNA testing: How much of an evidence sample is needed to obtain DNA results? Are your results compatible with CODIS? How do I interpret a forensic DNA report? This article will answer these questions and help you decide if DNA testing will help your case.