Tag: ACLU
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The CBI Scandal: Decades-Old Murder Case Undermined by Forensic Malfeasance. Governor Polis Establishes the Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services Committee
Issued November 22, 2024By Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado In a significant move to bolster justice and public safety, Governor Jared Polis has issued an Executive Order establishing the Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services Committee. This newly formed body aims to enhance collaboration between the Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services (CBIFS), the criminal…
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ACLU and KWIP Demand Accountability from CBI in Wake of DNA Analyst Scandal. The CBI DNA Scandal: Uncovering the Widespread Misconduct of Yvonne “Missy” Woods and the Urgent Need for Reform
On July 1, 2024, I addressed a letter to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) regarding a deeply troubling scandal involving the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Colorado Attorney General’s office, and district attorneys statewide. This scandal centers on Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former DNA analyst at CBI, whose unethical conduct has cast a…