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Elizabethtown man indicted in cold case rape thanks to backlog testing
— Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, Apr 11, 2019

DNA from a previously unsubmitted sexual assault kit in which the offender was known and convicted of the crime, matched DNA from a separate previously unsubmitted sexual assault kit from 2011 leading to more charges being pressed against the offender and justice for the 2011 victim.

Processing DNA from rape kits 'a game changer'
— Horace Hollman, The Champion, Apr 11, 2019

DeKalb County serial rapist facing charges based on DNA evidence from previously unsubmitted sexual assault kits.

Processing DNA from rape kits 'a game changer'
— Horace Hollman, The Champion, Apr 11, 2019

DeKalb County serial rapist facing charges based on DNA evidence from previously unsubmitted sexual assault kits.

Maryland General Assembly passes legislation to require testing of most rape kits, add transparency
— Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun, Apr 5, 2019

Maryland senate passes a test all bill for sexual assault kits that includes a measure stating that all sexual assault kits must be submitted for testing within 30 days.

More indictments, arrest made in oldest unsolved rape case being investigated
— Shellye Leggett, KOAT 7, Apr 4, 2019

Bernalillo County SAKI site made an arrest in the oldest sexual assault cold case from 2006.

City leaders, advocates shine light on sexual assault
— Crystal Moyer, News 4 JAX, Apr 3, 2019

City leaders and victim advocates joined forces Wednesday morning at Jacksonville's City Hall to encourage victims of sexual assault to come forward and show their support during SAAM.

Georgia House approves longer storage of rape kits
— Associated Press, WGXA, Apr 2, 2019

The Georgia Senate unanimously approved a bill that requires evidence from a sexual assault kit be preserved for 30 years after the arrest date, 7 years from the completion of the prison sentence, or 50 years if no arrest is made.

Massachusetts makes $8 million investment to collect and test rape kits as Gov. Charlie Baker signs budget bill
— Melissa Hanson, MASS Live, Apr 1, 2019

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a supplemental budget to inventory and test all sexual assault kits in police custody.

Women's Center of Jacksonville plans events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
— Beth Reese Cravey, Jacksonville.com, Mar 28, 2019

The Woman's Center of Jacksonville, FL will hold several events for SAAM including denim day for local businesses, an art exhibit, and hosting an event to honor local individuals making a difference in women's lives.

TESTING COMPLETED ON PRE-2014 BACKLOG OF UNTESTED RAPE KITS
— Charlotte Gomer, Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General, Mar 27, 2019

Virginia has completed testing on their pre-2014 previously unsubmitted sexual assault kits thanks to their DANY funding.