BOSTON (AP) — A former state chemist who authorities say tampered with criminal evidence is challenging charges connected to claims she made in court that she had a master’s degree.

Last year’s 27-count indictment against Annie Dookhan included allegations that she faked drug test results and tampered with evidence at a lab authorities later shut down. The 35-year-old Franklin woman has pleaded not guilty.

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