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Inquiry into Queensland's forensic DNA lab that unearthed 'bingate', leadership failures and a
Unknown DNA was left behind on a blood stain on Rainey's shirt, prosecutors said. Two years later, 16-year-old Carol Andersen, a rising high school junior, was killed in the summer of 1979.
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DNA lab manager Cathie Allen told the inquiry she was aware some scientists had issues with her that dated back years; Ms Allen was also questioned about the lab doing things "fast" rather than.
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The managing scientist, Cathie Allen, and the team manager, Justin Howes, are on suspension. Sofronoff recommended Forensic and Scientific Services be restructured with an independent head.
Queensland DNA Inquiry Lab boss Cathie Allen a ‘prolific liar who oversaw scientific vandalism
Queensland forensic lab boss Cathie Allen repeatedly accused of lying to DNA inquiry about crime scene testing processes - ABC News Some scientists at the lab had raised concerns about the decision, which was made in 2018 after the lab gave the Queensland Police Service (QPS) an options paper about testing.
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Ms Rika said she raised her concerns at a management team meeting a few days later and was told by managing scientist Cathie Allen that a government minister chose the option at a meeting and the.
Queensland forensic lab boss Cathie Allen repeatedly accused of lying to DNA inquiry about crime
Cathie Allen: Disgraced DNA boss sacked after damning inquiry Cathie Allen, pictured giving evidence to the inquiry remotely, has been terminated from her role. By lydia lynch Queensland Political Reporter 8:06AM May 25, 2023
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Managing scientist Cathie Allen was accused of recommending a less-preferable DNA testing process out of personal gain She agreed she did not recommend the process that was widely considered "best practice" for lab samples She said it was down to "human error" on the day
Queensland forensic lab boss Cathie Allen repeatedly accused of lying to DNA inquiry about crime
The report largely blames the failures on FSS manager Cathie Allen, who has been in her role since 2008 without adequate oversight. Over time she distorted the aims of the lab and placed.
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Queensland Health's Forensic and Scientific Services team manager Cathie Allen at the commission of inquiry in October. (ABC News) Asked whether her leadership was the single biggest problem in the DNA laboratory over years, Mr Sofronoff replied: "Yes".
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Lab boss Cathie Allen asked 'in what universe' she thought it was OK to amend document bound for DNA inquiry By Emma Pollard Posted Tue 1 Nov 2022 at 4:01am, updated Tue 1 Nov 2022 at 6:03am Cathie Allen gave evidence at commission of inquiry for four days. (Supplied) Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article
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Senior DNA staff Cathie Allen, Justin Howes, Dr Keith McNeil and Lara Keller have secured separate legal representation to that supplied to Mr Drummond when they appear before the inquiry in the coming days.
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Cathie Allen. By lydia lynch Queensland Political Reporter 10:00AM May 17, 2023 The scientist at the centre of Queensland's DNA laboratory fiasco remains employed by the health department five months after a damning report found she oversaw disturbing practices that compromised thousands of criminal cases.
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An inquiry into Queensland's forensic DNA lab will hand down its findings today, after months of public hearings that revealed a "toxic" workplace, "divided allegiances" and "complete failure" of responsibility. As we wait for the findings to be released, here's what the inquiry revealed. Why did we have an inquiry?
DNA inquiry DNA lab head scientist under pressure to cut costs this year The Australian
Cathie Allen, who has been suspended since September on full pay from duty along with her deputy Justin Howes, was severely criticised in the findings for having lied to police, the government, victims of crime and the inquiry.
Queensland DNA lab boss Cathie Allen in frame for inquiry findings The Australian
Neville told the inquiry on Tuesday about multiple interactions with Catherine Allen since 2012 that had made him "uncomfortable". Allen was one of two lab staff stood down by Queensland Health last week after the inquiry's interim report, despite no findings against either.
Queensland DNA lab chief Cathie Allen I didn’t commit sabotage The Australian
Queensland DNA boss Cathie Allen, photographed in 2007. Ms Allen will give evidence at the Commission of Inquiry next week about allegations she oversaw a 'culture of fear' and pursued scientists who tried to blow the whistle. By claire harvey Editorial Director 9:27PM October 21, 2022 Rummaging through a rubbish bin.
