Tag: DNA
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The Michael Clark Case: A Legal Battle Unfolding. Michael Clark’s Attorney Fails to Refute DA’s Findings, Plays the Blame Game Instead. Adam Frank’s Reckless Leak and the Distorted Narrative Surrounding Michael Clark
On March 25, 2025, I attended yet another hearing for the Michael Clark case via Webex. For those unfamiliar with this case, a simple Google search will reveal its extensive coverage in Colorado. Despite its widespread media attention, this is not a high-profile case in the traditional sense. Instead, it is yet another instance of…
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The Missy Yvonne Woods CBI Scandal: A Systemic Failure in Colorado’s Justice System. The Michael Clark Case: A True High-Profile Case or Just Noise?
The recent indictment of Missy Yvonne Woods by the state prosecutor in Jefferson County on a staggering 102 counts—including forgery, influencing a public servant, manipulation, and deceptive practices—has shaken the foundation of Colorado’s Bureau of Investigation (CBI). While the prospect of a 60-year sentence may sound like a serious consequence, the reality is far less…
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Colorado’s Post-Conviction Justice Reform: A Step Toward Transparency Following the CBI Scandal, why is Michael Clark constantly being brought up in the media while the other 800 men and women affected by this scandal are overlooked? What are we missing here?
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is at the center of a forensic scandal that has shaken the state’s judicial system. The decades-long misconduct of Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a veteran DNA scientist at the CBI, has cast doubt on hundreds of convictions, prompting calls for systemic change. A new law is in development, aiming to…
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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…
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