David Kaye
David Kaye is a Distinguished Professor of Law, Weiss Family Scholar, and Forensic Science Program Graduate Faculty Member at Penn State University. He is also the author of “The Double Helix and the Law of Evidence: A Scientific and Legal History.”
Family Feud: The Familial DNA Search Controversy Continues
Despite some vocal criticisms and concerns regarding the practice of familial DNA searching, it is being increasingly considered. What that means for the forensic community remains to be seen, but for states that have moved forward with familial searching programs, protocols continue to be refined.
