Sedley Alley DNA testing petition dismissed
Attorney Bill Massey asks that the court preserve DNA evidence after Judge Paula Skahan ruled that there is not enough grounds to conduct a DNA test in the Sedley Alley case Nov. 18. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan Monday dismissed a move by the estate of Sedley Alley to have DNA tested in an attempt to exonerate him posthumously, saying the estate does not have standing in the case.
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Sedley Alley Suzanne CollinsYolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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