Mariska Hargitay Funded Testing of 11,341 Detroit Rape Kits
American actress Mariska Hargitay supported testing of 11,341 sexual assault evidence kits found in a Detroit police warehouse in 2009. These kits, dating back to 1984, had remained untested for years. Led by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, the project resulted in 263 convictions by April 2025, with ongoing investigations nationwide.
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