DETROIT (AP) - A once-celebrated trainer and handler of cadaver-sniffing dogs has pleaded guilty to U.S. federal charges that she planted bones and other evidence in cases she worked.
Sandra Anderson, 43, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that included obstruction of justice and making false statements. The charges carry up to 30 years in prison. No sentencing date was set. Prosecutors said Anderson faked evidence in several cases in Michigan and Ohio. They said she planted bones in search areas and used her own body fluids to stain a saw blade, coins and a piece of cloth.
"The defendant's actions seriously undermined the ability of dedicated law enforcement officials to investigate crimes and bring those responsible to justice," prosecutor Alexander Acosta said in a statement.
Anderson's lawyer did not immediately return a call for comment.
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Sandra Anderson, 43, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that included obstruction of justice and making false statements. The charges carry up to 30 years in prison. No sentencing date was set. Prosecutors said Anderson faked evidence in several cases in Michigan and Ohio. They said she planted bones in search areas and used her own body fluids to stain a saw blade, coins and a piece of cloth.
"The defendant's actions seriously undermined the ability of dedicated law enforcement officials to investigate crimes and bring those responsible to justice," prosecutor Alexander Acosta said in a statement.
Anderson's lawyer did not immediately return a call for comment.
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