Former Colorado analyst pleads guilty in DNA testing scandal (opens original article in a new tab)

A former Colorado forensic analyst pleaded guilty to manipulating DNA testing data, leading to the invalidation of hundreds of criminal cases and significant financial costs to the state.

• A former Colorado forensic analyst pleaded guilty to four felony counts for manipulating DNA testing data
• Her actions led to the invalidation of hundreds of criminal cases and at least one overturned murder conviction
• The state investigation into her misconduct could cost over $11 million