Virginia man found guilty of 1992 cold case rape as part of initiative to test rape kits
A 56-year-old Virginia man was convicted this week of rape and armed robbery in the cold case of a 32-year-old, authorities said. DNA evidence from the victim's sexual assault kit matched Vernon Lorenzo Gay, 56, after being retested two years ago. The retesting was part of the Virginia Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, which began in […]
5 Halloween trunk-or-treat decoration kits that are festive
Join in the trunk-or-treat fun this Halloween. (iStock) Parents are turning to safer alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating to celebrate Halloween. One increasingly popular option is trunk-or-treat events, where people decorate their cars and kids go from car to car, receiving candy and playing games. Once you've picked out the perfect Halloween costume, the next step […]
HPV Self-Screening Kits to Be Available in Coming Weeks Following FDA Approval
Medical technology company Becton, Dickinson & Company (BD) announced Thursday that a test that allows women to collect their own samples to be tested for human papillomavirus (HPV) will be available in the coming weeks. HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, is usually tested for by a gynecologist with […]
Dem AGs slapped with lawsuit over ‘threats’ to shut down sexual assault advocacy group for at-home rape kits
First appeared on FOX: Two Democratic state attorneys general are being sued for violating the First Amendment by “threatening” to shut down an organization that is trying to expand support for sexual assault victims through “self-administered DNA collection” kits as an alternative to the government. Leda Health Corporation says it’s working to “break the cycle […]
Smoked cocktail kits, aimed at crafty dads, recreate aroma of high-end bar trend
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Calif: ‘Roofie Testing Kits’ Will Soon Be Required In Establishments With Type 48 Liquor License
Date rape drug detection kit goes on sale in London London, UK – April 6: A matchbox-sized kit designed to detect the presence of “date rape drugs” goes on sale in London, England on April 6, 2004 It was released in The drinker uses the provided pipette to drop the beverage onto the test pad […]
Dole Recalls Salad Kits Across U.S., Canada over Listeria Contamination
Dole has announced a recall of several of its brand and private label salad kits because they were processed in a California listeria outbreak. Dole Fresh Vegetables is conducting a voluntary recall [salad kits] That’s because they are from the same family of cheeses that manufacturer Rizzo Lopez Foods has recalled “due to the possible […]
Dole recalls some salad kits over potential listeria contamination
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling certain salad kits over concerns that they may be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. The California-based company is removing limited quantities of its Dole brand and private label salad kits from the market because they were processed on the same line as the recalled cheese from manufacturer Rizzo-Lopez Foods, according […]
NYPD facing probe over ‘large number’ of rape kits that were never collected: Report
The Department of Justice is investigating the New York City Police Department's Special Victims Unit for allegedly failing to collect a “large number” of rape kits, officials said recently. new york post. Officials revealed this in December. post Blaze News previously reported that the department reportedly abandoned possibly “hundreds” of rape kits at the city's […]