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The backlog of untested rape kits that once numbered over 16,000 has been cleared, North Carolina Attorney Gene
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stanley mug abase because of previous convictions or arrests. North Carolina officials said those hits led to 114 arrests. Today is a great day: North Carolina has ended the rape kit backlog. I am incredibly proud of the bipartisan and collaborative effort that produced this achievement 鈥?Republican and Democratic legislators, district attorneys, and law enforcement officers all played a critical role in ending the backlog, Stein said. I also want to thank the scientists at the State Crime Lab who have worked countless hours to get these kits tested. Most importantly, I thank the victims Lref WATCH: Wisconsin cow predicts USA win over England in World Cup
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