Judge Bars DNA Evidence in Upcoming Trial of Nick Hillary

I can’t recall if we’ve discussed in detail the Nick Hillary case in upstate New York but I have the Sepember 6, 2016 trial date noted on the KOC calendar. The New York Times wrote a great article last March that I recommend if you’re interested in this story. Nick Hillary is scheduled for trial on second degree murder charges on September 6, a crime he says he did not do. Last month, the judge held a hearing about DNA evidence the State wants to use against Hillary. Yesterday, that judge ruled against the State. The ruling bars the prosecution from using what is the only forensic evidence tying Hillary to the murder. It is unknown how this will affect the trial, and if the State has enough proof beyond a reasonable doubt to convict Hillary. On October 24, 2011, around 5:00…