How to Fix a Drug Scandal
Overview
Exploring the gripping case of Sonja Farak, a chemist at a drug lab in Amherst, Massachusetts, this four-part docuseries delves into her descent into addiction to the very substances she was tasked with analyzing. To hide her addiction, Farak manipulated thousands of test results, ultimately leading to the unraveling of numerous wrongful convictions. The series uncovers the devastating impact of her actions on the justice system and the lives affected, raising critical questions about accountability and the integrity of forensic science.
Episodes
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Episode 1
Compelling proof surfaces about Sonja Farak, the chemist from the drug lab, exposing her struggles with addiction. This revelation ignites a scandal, ...
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Episode 2
Annie Dookhan, a leading chemist at the state lab, experiences a dramatic downfall due to her blatant misconduct and troubling email exchanges with pr...
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Episode 3
Farak’s unsettling revelations expose the flaws in the system. In court, Dookhan takes the blame, but the whispers of a deeper conspiracy involving ...
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Episode 4
The ACLU, along with relentless defense attorneys, advocates for justice in the compromised cases while officials and the public begin to grasp the ov...
