Monday, April 29, 2024

Former trooper gets 5 years in prison for overtime theft case

 Justice has prevailed

A federal judge on Friday sentenced former Mass. State Police Lt. Daniel J. Griffin to five years in prison for his role in a scheme to steal overtime funds by claiming hours that were not actually worked. Griffin, who was convicted on multiple charges in December, was labeled the 'poster boy' of state police corruption by prosecutors, who had asked for a six-year prison term, Craig Semon of the Telegram reports. — Worcester Telegram & Gazette

 

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At May 2, 2024 at 5:51 PM , Blogger jim pillsbury said...

Robertson was previously convicted of conspiracy, theft, and wire fraud.

62-year-old William W. Robertson, of Westborough, is a former sergeant with the Massachusetts State Police. A federal judge sentenced him on Tuesday to three years in prison, followed by three years supervised release. Robertson will also pay $142,774 in restitution and forfeit $32,180, prosecutors said.

 

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