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States Go to War Against DIY Rape Kits

FORENSIC EVIDENCE CAN be an important tool in solving and prosecuting sexual assault cases, but some victims don’t feel comfortable coming forward to police or medical examiners right away. Enter Leda Health, a company selling at-home evidence collection kits. “Collect time sensitive DNA after sexual assault,” the company advertises.

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