Shannon McShane, a Colorado child custody evaluator, pleaded guilty to using fake credentials to obtain her psychologist and addiction counselor licenses. Her fraud, uncovered by an anonymous parent, led to jobs across state agencies. She faces sentencing on June 23, with penalties ranging from probation to six years in prison.
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Colorado Woman Accused of Using Fake Psychology Degree Pleads Guilty to Several Charges
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