Stardate 20020224.2313

(On Screen): In a rape case, a DNA test has shown that there is one chance in 71,400 that a certain man was the rapist. That seems to be good enough for the DA; the guy was indicted.

I would tend to think that odds of 71,400:1 against was well beyond "a reasonable doubt"; in fact, I'd say that's pretty damned good evidence for acquittal. Why is this trial happening?

I bet I know. This is, after all, out in the sticks in loosiana; how much you want to bet that the victim was white and the accused has dark skin?