A California man who spent 16 years behind bars for sexual assault convictions was cleared on Monday after DNA evidence linked the crimes to another man.

A serial rapist in Los Angeles known for a teardrop tattoo and distinct mode of operation has attacked a 28th victim after a five-year hiatus.

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The assailant, sometimes described as having a teardrop tattoo below one of his eyes, targeted girls and women walking alone in the early-morning hours.

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Authorities have arrested a serial robber with a face tattoo after she attempted to re-rob a store that began her crime spree.

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The robber was white and heavyset, about 6 feet tall, and had a goatee and teardrop tattoo on his face. He was able to get some cash and then left.

After prison, removing tattoos may open job possibilities For ex-convicts, a prison tattoo can be an obstacle to finding a job on the outside.

The Los Angeles Police Department Tuesday released a series of sketches of a serial rapist suspected in as many as 28 sexual assaults since 1996.

And the basis for the appeal court's ruling is the inked teardrop below Mr. Abbey's right eye - a tattoo that the Crown sought unsuccessfully at trial to include as part of its evidence.

The most commonly recognised of all prison tattoos the teardrop is sported by rappers and celebrities as well as "hot felon" Jeremy Meeks.