Former Colorado DNA analyst pleads guilty to manipulating data in hundreds of criminal cases
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Alan Gionet, Jennifer McRae
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A former DNA analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Yvonne "Missy" Woods, pleaded guilty to four charges including attempting to influence a public servant and computer crimes, after prosecutors dropped 100 other counts. Woods was accused of manipulating DNA data in hundreds of criminal cases over decades, including by altering test results, deleting data, and failing to follow testing protocols. The plea agreement recommends a sentence of two years of probation with 100 hours of community service, which has drawn criticism from victims and defense attorneys who argue the punishment is too lenient given the scope of the misconduct. The case has raised concerns about the integrity of thousands of criminal cases that may have been affected by Woods' actions.
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bskyFormer Colorado DNA analyst pleads guilty to manipulating data in hundreds of criminal casescbsnews.comKey quotes
· 3 pulled'I am truly sorry for the pain and suffering I have caused,' Woods said in court.
'This is a slap on the wrist. She tampered with evidence that put people in prison,' said a victim's family member.
'The integrity of the criminal justice system depends on the integrity of the evidence,' the prosecutor said.
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