Tag: John Hunter

An ex-Nassau County police commander’s attorneys argued Thursday before the New York State Court of Appeals that his conviction for covering up a burglary committed by his friend’s son should be overturned.

William Flanagan is now appealing to the New York State Court of Appeals.

Oral arguments were heard this week at an appeals court in Brooklyn.

“I am truly sorry," retired Det. Sgt. Alan Sharpe told the court.

Retired Det. Sgt. Alan Sharpe allegedly helped two other ex-commanders cover up a burglary committed by a police benefactor's son, who interned with the police ambulance bureau.

The ex-second deputy Nassau police commissioner's lawyers argue his trial was tainted by legally insufficient evidence, among other issues.

Storms, scams and deaths: 2013 local news in review.

John Hunter pleaded guilty after another commander was convicted at trial. A third suspected co-conspirator remains in the case.

Will Fallout From Flanagan Conviction Strain Nassau Police Relations with the DA?

An ex-second deputy Nassau County police commissioner was convicted of official misconduct for his role in covering up his friend's son's burglary four years ago.