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Colorado's state crime lab; its DNA analyst of 29 years manipulated data in 1,000+ cases, costing ~$11M to review (sentenced 2026)

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Authorities say revisiting Yvonne Woods's cases and retesting evidence cost the state about $11 million; the DNA scandal cast doubt on evidence in more than 1,000 criminal cases (Colorado Sun).$11M

Approx. 1,000 cases affected; cost as stated in the report ("$11M"). facts-b: wording corrected against live source.

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Colorado Sun~1,000 cases affected, $11M investigation cost

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Former Colorado forensic scientist Yvonne 'Missy' Woods pleaded guilty to manipulating DNA lab data, sentenced to 10 years

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