July 2, 2007

Official Report: DA Pirro Refused DNA tests for Innocent Man

The new Westchester DA has released a report entitled "Report on the Conviction of Jeffrey Deskovic." Last year Deskovic, who was convicted in 1990 for the rape and murder of his high school classmate, was exonerated and freed through DNA testing. In a recent article summing up the report, The Journal News writes, "According to the panel, DiFiore's predecessor in office, Jeanine Pirro, had 'refused' to consent to run a database check, which only added years to Deskovic's time in jail."

To read the full report, click on the link on the DA's home page.