THE STORY SO FAR

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Willoughby Mariano began investigating Grady Memorial Hospital this spring, when the hospital confirmed it had locked away DNA and other evidence for as many as 1,500 rape victims. She investigated further when interviews with hospital officials, law enforcement and experts revealed that Grady was giving incorrect or conflicting information. In June, the AJC revealed that Grady routinely failed to report possible sexual assaults to law enforcement despite state requirements, and withheld rape kits from police when victims wanted them to be released.