Hundreds of cases in jeopardy after crime lab analyst admits to faking evidence (opens original article in a new tab)

A former Colorado crime lab analyst admitted to faking evidence, leading to a review of hundreds of cases and overturning at least one murder conviction.

• A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic analyst pleaded guilty to felony charges including cybercrime and forgery.
• The misconduct led to a review of hundreds of criminal cases, with at least one murder conviction overturned.
• The scandal is expected to cost the state over $11 million and has prompted changes in forensic procedures.