May. 21st, 2008

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http://reason.com/blog/show/126588.html

Despite admitting that he lied, helped cover up Johnston's murder, and stood watch outside while other officers handcuffed the bleeding 92-year-woman—allowing her to die while they planted marijuana in her basement—he was convicted today only on the charge of lying to investigators. He'll face a maximum of five years in prison.

Accessory to murder. Only gets 5 years.