DNA tests to start on polygamist sect children
Texas state authorities are going to begin DNA tests on the children rescued from the Warren Jeff’s polygamist sect a few weeks ago, in order to determine who their mothers are, and more importantly, to then determine if those women were underage when they gave birth.
“It is a cheek swab and it is very non-invasive,” said Patrick Crimmins of the Texas Department of Children and Family Services of the tests.
A judge on Friday ordered the tests to determine parentage and relationships within the community. Meanwhile, the children must remain in the department’s custody.
Crimmins said the DNA testing will continue for several days. For the tests to be useful, the adults would also have to give DNA samples. However they can legally refuse to do so which could complicate matters further and delay legal decisions about the fate of the children.
Information from: http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticN...
