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Former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA analyst charged over allegedly mishandling evidence
A former CBI DNA analyst was criminally charged for over a year after the agency learned about mishandled or manipulated evidence. Yvonne "Missy" Woods faces over 100 separate charges related to over 1,
Colorado DNA crime analyst due in court to face forgery and other charges
A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA scientist faces 102 criminal charges, including dozens of counts of forgery, after authorities said she cut corners and didn't follow standard testing protocols in hundreds of criminal cases.
Missy Woods, DNA analyst at center of CBI scandal, charged with 102 felonies
Missy Woods retired from CBI in lieu of termination in late 2023 after the agency discovered widespread problems in her work.
Former CBI analyst accused of data tampering in custody on 120 charges related to alleged misconduct
Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former Colorado Bureau of Investigation analyst who was the center of a lengthy investigation into possible DNA tampering, turned herself in on more than 100 charges related to dozens of instances of alleged misconduct on Wednesday.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation hires out-of-state firm to look into how it handles forensics
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation hired an out-of-state firm to look into how it handles forensics, the agency announced Tuesday.
Former CBI DNA analyst criminally charged over allegedly mishandling evidence
A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA analyst was criminally charged for over a year after the agency learned about mishandled or manipulated evidence. Yvonne "Missy" Woods faces over 100 separate charges related to over 1,
Former DNA analyst faces 100+ charges for evidence tampering
A former state investigator in Colorado is accused of manipulating DNA evidence, which may have altered the outcomes of hundreds of criminal cases.
CBI hosting poster contest to raise awareness of missing children
The theme for the contest is “Bringing Our Missing Children Home,” and participants are encouraged to get creative to bring ...
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New Trump federal immigration directives could conflict with Colorado laws requiring law enforcement to keep it local
The Justice Department memo issued Wednesday threatens prosecution of state or local officials for “resisting, obstructing, ...
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Colorado DNA scandal: Review of former CBI DNA scientist's 10,786 cases causes rape evidence logjam
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has found that nearly 10% of the 10,786 criminal cases that the state's once most ...
Human remains found in Pueblo West identified as Colorado Springs man missing since 2022
The remains of a man reported missing in Colorado Springs in 2022 were found in Pueblo West in October. Police are ...
U.S. Department of Justice investigates reported "seclusion and restraint" used against disabled Colorado students
A sweeping federal investigation into the Douglas County School District has unearthed hundreds of allegations of systemic ...
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Widespread sexual harassment found after resignation of La Plata County Jail commander
The former commander of the La Plata County Jail resigned quietly in July the same day officials at the Sheriff’s Office ...
Officer, suspect fire shots in Grand Junction during investigation of reported assault
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting between an officer and a suspect during the investigation of a ...
A Colorado school district is under federal investigation amid allegations of racial bullying
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Douglas County School District for its response to allegations of ...