Shannon McShane, a former child and family investigator and parental evaluator in Colorado, was recently indicted on charges of using false credentials to obtain her state license as a psychologist. The indictment includes charges of forgery, perjury, attempt to influence a public servant, and retaliation against a witness. An anonymous parent, involved in a child custody case in which McShane was evaluating, discovered her alleged fraud by contacting the University of Hertfordshire directly. The university confirmed that they had no record of a student named Shannon McShane, casting doubt on her qualifications.
McShane allegedly contacted the father’s employer and accused him of cyberstalking her, despite an anonymous complaint being filed against her. Further investigation revealed that McShane had also sent a fraudulent degree to DORA investigators, claiming it had been awarded by the Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court. The university confirmed the document was fake, and McShane was suspended and later relinquished all her state licenses.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser stated that defrauding the state and practicing as an unlicensed psychologist impacts the justice system and is a breach of public trust. McShane was arrested, posted bail, and is facing the charges in court. It is unclear if her alleged misconduct had an impact on any past or current court cases. The case serves as a reminder that fraudulent behavior in the legal system is intolerable and will not be tolerated.
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