Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, April 16, 1991 TAG: 9104160150
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL PAGE: A-3 EDITION: STATE
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: PALM BEACH, FLA. LENGTH: Short
Also Monday, the results of forensics tests were turned over to police.
The Globe, headquartered in nearby Boca Raton, printed a photo of the woman who says she was sexually attacked at the Kennedy estate, along with a detailed story about her background.
"Everyone in the world knows the victim's identity, her name and photo had been published in newspapers and magazines worldwide," said Wendy Henry, editor-in-chief of the Globe.
It was apparently the first time the woman's name had appeared in a U.S. publication, though it has been published in England.
William Kennedy Smith, 30, a medical student and a nephew of Sen. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, has denied attacking the 29-year-old woman March 30. No charges have been filed.
The analysis of evidence from the so-called rape kit prepared by doctors who examined the woman and of blood and hair samples taken from Smith was completed and turned over to police Monday, said Dr. Richard Tanton, director of the Palm Beach County crime lab.
He said he knew what conclusions can be drawn from the test results, but was not at liberty to disclose them.
"We're looking for evidence that might indicate sexual intercourse took place," Tanton said. "We're looking for evidence that might indicate some sort of violence or lack of consent."
Tanton said it may take six to eight weeks to complete more complex DNA testing.
by CNB