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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Former Colorado crime analyst gets 10-year prison sentence for manipulating DNA data

Colorado DNA Scientist Investigated - (Stephen Swofford/Pool The Gazette via AP)

A judge sentenced a former forensic analyst for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to 10 years in prison on Tuesday after authorities said her manipulation of DNA data raised questions about the validity of hundreds of criminal cases.

Yvonne “Missy” Woods pleaded guilty in June to perjury, attempting to influence a public servant, forgery and committing a cybercrime. Dozens of other counts were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

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