JAMES CARPENTER; HOUSTON, TEXAS; JURY BEGINS DELIBERATIONS IN CASE OF FORMER HOUSTON POLICE CRIME LAB TECHNICIAN; KHOU.COM REPORTS.

"The fate of a former Houston crime lab technician is now in the hands of a jury. Jurors have started deliberating in the trial against James Carpenter.

After Carpenter’s indictment, evidence from more than 200 cases had to be retested.

Authorities said Carpenter not only tampered with evidence, but stole cocaine, heroin and xanax from the crime lab."

KHOU.COM;

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"HOUSTON—The fate of a former Houston crime lab technician is now in the hands of a jury. Jurors have started deliberating in the trial against James Carpenter." KHOU.com reported earlier today, under the heading, "Jury deliberates fate of former HPD crime lab technician."

"After Carpenter’s indictment, evidence from more than 200 cases had to be retested," the story continues.

"Authorities said Carpenter not only tampered with evidence, but stole cocaine, heroin and xanax from the crime lab.

He now could spend up to 20 years in prison for his (alleged) crime."

The story can be found at:

http://www.khou.com/home/Jury-deliberates-fate-of-former-HPD-crime-lab-technician-97890784.html

Harold Levy...hlevy15@gmail.com;