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Former NY Police Chief Accused of Covering up Beating
Source: Associated Press
Former NY Police Chief Accused of Covering up Beating
By FRANK ELTMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Dec 9, 2015, 1:35 PM ET
The former chief of one of the country's largest local law enforcement agencies was arrested Wednesday on charges he took revenge against a man who broke into his SUV by beating the suspect — and then plotted to cover it up.
Former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke was arrested by federal agents at his Long Island home to face charges of violating the man's rights and conspiracy. He was awaiting an afternoon court appearance.
U.S. Attorney Robert Capers said Burke influenced officers in his department to lie about what happened inside a police station. The prosecutor told reporters to "stay tuned" on whether further arrests were possible.
Burke's attorney, Joseph Conway, denied the allegations and said Burke looks forward to his defense.
Burke had been under scrutiny for years over the allegations. He resigned from the force in October.
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By FRANK ELTMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Dec 9, 2015, 1:35 PM ET
The former chief of one of the country's largest local law enforcement agencies was arrested Wednesday on charges he took revenge against a man who broke into his SUV by beating the suspect — and then plotted to cover it up.
Former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke was arrested by federal agents at his Long Island home to face charges of violating the man's rights and conspiracy. He was awaiting an afternoon court appearance.
U.S. Attorney Robert Capers said Burke influenced officers in his department to lie about what happened inside a police station. The prosecutor told reporters to "stay tuned" on whether further arrests were possible.
Burke's attorney, Joseph Conway, denied the allegations and said Burke looks forward to his defense.
Burke had been under scrutiny for years over the allegations. He resigned from the force in October.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/suburban-ny-police-chief-federal-custody-35665277