Under a new directive from New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, effective immediately, DNA evidence from sexual assaults will now be preserved for 20 years in the state. Previously, evidence was held for five years. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the details.

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<p>Under a <a href="https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562023/20230312f.shtml">new directive</a> from New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, effective immediately, DNA evidence from sexual assaults will now be preserved for 20 years in the state. Previously, evidence was held for five years. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the details.</p>
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