Ex-Trooper Michael Proctor’s lawyer claims firing was pre-determined
Proctor’s attorney repeatedly emphasized that the former trooper has apologized for his unprofessional and juvenile texts.
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Proctor’s attorney repeatedly emphasized that the former trooper has apologized for his unprofessional and juvenile texts.
Carley described Proctor’s conduct using his own words, citing messages he sent to family, friends and co-workers about Karen Read as “Juvenile. Sexist. Disgusting.”
According to a pre-hearing memorandum from his lawyer, Daniel J. Moynihan, Proctor stated that the Massachusetts State Police continued to assign him new cases and kept him on “full duty” for nearly five months after he first revealed his profane text messages to his superiors.
A legal battle over access to the private text messages of fired State Trooper Michael Proctor continues, as defense attorneys for five defendants connected to murders in Norfolk County argue the messages could contain exculpatory evidence.
A federal indictment alleges that Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins extorted a cannabis company to give him a sweetheart stock deal.
King is one of at least three defendants seeking information about Proctor from the federal materials, which are under a secrecy order.
Proctor’s lawyer, Daniel J. Moynihan, indicated Proctor’s firing lacked “just cause” and that he has been treated unfairly compared to other troopers.
The legal demands seek a wide range of materials related to her criminal prosecution and others.
The board opened the three days of hearings by showing an animation and playing audio and video from the night of the collision, as well as questioning witnesses and investigators about how the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army may have contributed to nation’s deadliest plane crash since November 2001.
With her high-profile criminal case concluded, Karen Read is now pushing for the return of her personal property, including three cell phones and a Lexus SUV valued at approximately $60,000, all of which were seized by the Massachusetts State Police.