Friday, November 6, 2009

Motion for DNA Testing Granted

The student attorneys and their professor of the Clinical Law Program at West Virginia University have successfully argued the case before Judge Phil Jordan, Circuit Judge 21st Judicial Circuit, Tucker County for DNA testing on physical evidence in this case.

Judge Jordan made his ruling on 4 Nov 2009. The WV State Crime Lab is ordered to conduct the necessary testing and provide the results to the Court within 120 days.


2 comments:

Julie Atwell said...

I am a first cousin to Rusty, although I have only had the opportunity to meet him once at our grandmother's funeral in 1995. He has been in jail almost my entire life. Several members of my family have read your book. It was eye-opening for me, as I knew only very sketchy facts about the case. I am in awe of your tenacity and commitment to seeing that justice is served. Thank you for all that you have done.

M M Stoddart said...

Thank you for your comments Julie.I appreciate your support.