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DNA Scandal Rocks Colorado Justice | Colorado Springs News
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A Colorado judge’s shocking dismissal of sexual assault charges against Daniel Eatinger has ignited a legal firestorm, fueled by revelations that a CBI DNA analyst, Yvonne Woods, manipulated evidence for years — leading to over 100 felony charges and a potential 16-year prison sentence. The judge, Vincent Vigil, accused the CBI of fostering a culture that prioritized results over integrity, but prosecutors argue Eatinger’s case was unaffected by Woods’ misconduct and that the judge’s decision was politically motivated, not legally justified. Now, the Colorado Supreme Court has ordered the judge to respond — forcing a reckoning over how systemic misconduct should influence individual justice.
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