Tag: governor Polis
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How a Murderer Played the Clemency System Under Governor Polis to Get Out of Prison and Become a Director of Community Corrections.The Politics of Corruption, Power, and Control.
David Coleman, second from the left The Truth Behind Nonprofits, Clemency, and Hidden Agendas I’ve written about this subject many times before, including the Second Chance Center, the Denver Dream Center, and other nonprofits that present themselves as beacons of hope but often raise questions of corruption, hidden agendas, and self-serving motives. The more I dig, the…
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It’s Time to Expose the Truth About Nonprofits in Colorado’s Reentry System: Tax Returns and How Much Money Their Directors Really Make. Why Do People Go Back to Prison?
Will Rogers:“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” It’s Time to Expose the Truth About Nonprofits in Reentry Systems. Colorado. This article is long overdue. For years, nonprofit organizations have been operating in the shadows under the guise of providing “support” and…
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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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The Fragile Foundation of Justice: Hunter’s Case and the Fallout from DNA Evidence Misconduct. New Legislation Seeks Justice for Defendants Impacted by Colorado Bureau of Investigation Scandal.Missy Woods Investigation: A Legacy of Misconduct Rocks the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
In 2002, Hunter, then 43 years old, was convicted of sexual assault in Jefferson County, Colorado. Today, at 64, he continues to maintain his innocence, despite spending more than two decades behind bars. His case has resurfaced in the public eye due to a federal lawsuit challenging the integrity of the evidence that led to…
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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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The State of Community Corrections: A Call for Reform. The Reality of Community Corrections in Colorado: A Demand for Accountability. A closer examination of the case managers at ICCS, a facility heavily utilized by the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and local courts, reveals the urgent need for change. The time for reform is now.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice Community corrections in Colorado is a system of approximately 30 “halfway houses”, that provides asentencing alternative for judges to divert individuals from prison (Diversion community corrections) and aresidential community placement for individuals referred from the prison system (Transition communitycorrections). Eligibility for community corrections is defined in statute. Individuals participating in…
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The Politics of Clemency: A Holiday Tradition or a Political Stunt? The Inconsistencies of Clemency: A Call for Fairness and Transparency. The Influence of Advocacy Organizations on Clemency: A Closer Look at the Second Chance Center Colorado.
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice This publication is dedicated to those who have been denied clemency or a reduction in their sentence, despite deserving a second chance. I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining hope and not giving up. This article highlights the inconsistencies and injustices in the clemency process and how certain nonprofit…
Justice Unlocked. 