All Annie Dookhan articles
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News
Massachusetts crime lab scandal could widen as another chemist is investigated
A third Massachusetts state chemist is being investigated for possible misconduct that might have resulted in wrongful convictions
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Feature
Forensics in crisis
High-profile cases of scientific misconduct at forensics labs are upending the legal system and casting doubt on the wider field, Rebecca Trager finds
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News
Fallout from rogue US forensic chemist continues
Massachusetts’ highest court has dismissed more than 11,000 drug convictions due to serious misconduct by a drug lab chemist
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News
Thousands of US drug convictions overturned by rogue chemist's actions
Massachusetts forensic chemist’s misconduct has led state district attorneys to dismiss more than 6000 drug sentences
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News
21,500 cases dismissed due to forensic chemist’s misconduct
US court moves to dismiss thousands of criminal cases involving evidence handled by Annie Dookhan
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Fallout from rogue US drug lab chemist could lead to thousands of retrials
Ruling by Massachusetts court means defendants in drug cases can pursue retrials without fear of harsher sentences
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News
Hard questions after litany of forensic failures at US labs
An apparent upsurge in malpractice at forensics crime labs has prompted calls for tighter oversight and controls
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News
Convicted chemist was ‘sole bad actor’ at US drug lab
Report concludes Annie Dookhan was only bad apple at lab but 40,000 drug cases may need revisiting