If the gum DNA doesn't fit, you must acquit

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When a 17-year-old girl claimed Sergeant David Rodriguez – who had responded three times to domestic violence calls at the victim's home – raped her in February, authorities believed the "smoking gun" in the case would be a DNA link between a piece of gum, that was supposedly shoved down the teen's throat as he raped her. Rodriguez, who is married to WNBC-TV co-anchor Darlene Rodriguez, was ordered to submit a DNA sample.

And the tests are back: The DNA doesn't match.

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Jun 3, 2008 · posted by david · Link · 3 Responses