A FBI investigation into police corruption in Connecticut has resulted in guilty pleas from a police narcotics officer and three bondsmen. The case resulted in extensive press coverage in the Northeast part of the country. Police officer William White pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery and theft of government funds. The three bondsmen, Robert, Phil, and Paul Jacobs, pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy to commit bribery. The bondsmen admitted to making cash payments to White and other officers in exchange for apprehension of bail bond fugitives and referrals. The bondsmen must repay $750,000 in forfeited funds and the prosecutor has recommended prison time and additional fines.
A link to coverage in the case is found at KFSB here.
Expected impact of Jacobs' bail business to court system.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
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