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WAFF - Huntsville,AL,USA
29 September 2006
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Suspended officer found guilty
A jury hands down a decision.
Suspended arab police officer Shane Alldredge is now a convicted felon.
Thursday morning Alldredge was found guilty for soliciting sex in exchange for writing off tickets and lessening the charges.
Alldredge, his pregnant wife, and attorney Randy Gladden left the courtroom Thursday without saying a word.
Alldredge was found guilty on four counts of ethics violations.
Alldredge stood emotion-less as the verdict was read.
His wife, however, just cried.
Four women testafied against Alldredge, saying he wanted sex in exchange for writing off tickets and lessening charges.
The jury deliberated all day Wednesday, but after less than an hour Thursday morning, they reached the guilty verdict.
Marshall County District Attorney Steve Marshall says justice was served.
"We're pleased with the result, not just because we got a conviction, but what it means for the victims in the fact that they know the jury believed their stories and they had courage in coming forward and being able to talk about what happened to them," says Marshall.
Each of the four ethics violations is considered a Class "B" felony, punishable 2-to-20 years for each count.
A judge set Alldredge's sentencing hearing for November 17th.
"The judge needs to recognize that this sends a message, that if you have authority and you have power, then it's not subject to abuse. And if you want to do that, then you will be punished," says Marshall.
In a news release, Arab Police Chief Mike Blackwood said a police badge should be a symbol of public faith and when that is compromised, justice must be served.
He said, quote, "Our criminal justice system is designed to ensure that everyone receives a fair trial and that the outcome of the trial is based on facts and not on the social status of the individual. No one is above the law."
In light of the guilty verdict, we're unsure of Alldredge's employment status with the Arab Police Department.
He was suspended without pay in May 2005.
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