Lab tech faked result in drug case in USA

A lab technician for the State Police allegedly faked results in a drug case, and has drawn into question 7,827 criminal cases on which he worked, according to state officials.

Basically, he was observed writing 'test results' for suspected marijuana that was never tested.

Judge: We may need to let prisoners out over lab tech's faked results

Kamalkant Shah worked as a laboratory technician for the State Police laboratory in Little Falls. Shah was removed from lab work on Dec. 10 as soon as the problem was discovered. Shah has not been charged with any crime, and is believed to have retired.

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Lab tech allegedly faked result in drug case; 7,827 criminal cases now in question

Source: NJ.com