First developed in the 1990s, CODIS now integrates DNA information from federal, state, and local labs nationwide. The system has been vital in solving violent crimes, exonerating the innocent, and providing closure in aviation disasters like this one. More details on CODIS can be found through the FBI’s official CODIS resource.
Federal Lawsuit Proceeds
Brian Alexander, a partner at Kreindler & Kreindler, underscored the role of air traffic controllers: “The primary duty of an air traffic controller is to separate traffic and to avoid midair collisions. In this particular case, they completely failed to meet that responsibility.”
As the case proceeds, families of the victims say they are determined to hold the responsible parties accountable and prevent future tragedies in U.S. airspace.
For further details, see:
- First lawsuit over DC plane crash blames the airline, the FAA and the Army – ABC News
- Family of 1 of the 67 Washington Plane Crash Victims Sues the FAA, Army and American Airlines
- What is known about the deadly January air crash – AP News
