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DNA from Cmdr. Glenn Evans' gun admissible in trial, judge rules

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Chicago Police Cmdr. Glenn Evans
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A judge says DNA from the gun of Chicago Police Commander Glenn Evans can be used as evidence his trial.



Evans is accused of shoving the weapon into a suspect's throat in January 2013.



The judge denied a request from the police officer's lawyers to suppress the swab.



Evans has pleaded not guilty to battery and misconduct charges.


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