State Drug Lab Scandal

Marcus Pixley (Photo courtesy: Quincy Police)

Convict Freed In State Drug Lab Scandal Arrested Again

A convicted rapist, released because of the state drug lab scandal, is no longer on the run.

2012/10/05

Marcus Pixley. (Photo courtesy: Suffolk County D.A.)

Convicted Rapist Freed In State Drug Lab Scandal Now A Fugitive

A convicted rapist, released because of the state drug lab scandal, may be on the run.

2012/10/04

William Hinton State Lab in Jamaica Plain

Patrick Expects Criminal Charges In State Drug Lab Scandal

Gov. Deval Patrick says he expects criminal charges will be brought in an investigation of misconduct by a state lab chemist.

2012/09/27

Annie Dookhan refuses to answer questions from WBZ-TV's Beth Germano on Sept. 12, 2012.

AG Report: Drug Lab Chemist Admits To Tampering, ‘I Screwed Up Big Time’

The chemist at the center of the state drug lab scandal reportedly told State Police investigators that “I messed up. I messed up bad. It’s my fault.”

2012/09/26

UMass: Chemist In State Drug Lab Scandal Did Not Earn Master’s

University of Massachusetts officials say they have no record of Annie Dookhan receiving an advanced degree or taking graduate courses there.

2012/09/25

Judge Puts Convict’s Sentences On Hold In Wake Of State Drug Lab Scandal

A career criminal who pleaded guilty to drug and gun charges has had his sentences placed on hold by a judge who cited the ongoing scandal at the state drug lab.

2012/09/24

John Auerbach talks to reporters Sept. 19, 2012.

Outgoing DPH Head Blames ‘Single Rogue Chemist’ For State Drug Lab Scandal

The outgoing head of the state’s public health department says he believes a “single rogue chemist” was responsible for the mishandling of drug evidence at a now-closed state laboratory.

2012/09/19

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