Forensic scientist Kirsty Wright, who was brought in as a “whistleblower” to help address issues at a forensic laboratory, confirms she has quit. Multiple reports say her departure is announced alongside new information that close to 1,000 DNA statements will be reviewed. Some of the cases referenced in the review include serious alleged crimes, including rape and murder. The reports describe Wright’s role as part of efforts to examine how DNA evidence has been handled and to ensure statements linked to criminal matters are properly assessed. The articles focus on the confirmation of her resignation and the scale of the planned DNA statement review rather than detailing specific findings from that work. Overall, the coverage indicates the review process is moving forward as Wright exits the project, with attention on the potential implications for ongoing or completed criminal cases where DNA evidence was relied upon. The reports do not provide a final outcome of the review or specify which individual cases are affected.