Single largest dismissal of criminal convictions in US history

Approximately 24,000 drug convictions in Massachusetts that were tainted by a former state drug lab chemist who pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and falsifying tests have been dismissed.

‘That is a victory for regular people, for people who’ve been tarnished by these drug convictions,’ said Carl Williams, a staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, according to CNN.

Dookhan worked testing drug samples submitted by law enforcement agencies from 2003 until 2012.  Read More

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Approximately 24,000 drug convictions in Massachusetts that were tainted by a former state drug lab chemist who pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and falsifying tests have been dismissed.

‘That is a victory for regular people, for people who’ve been tarnished by these drug convictions,’ said Carl Williams, a staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, according to CNN.

Dookhan worked testing drug samples submitted by law enforcement agencies from 2003 until 2012.  Read More

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