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BROCKTON, Mass. -- The Massachusetts Ethics Commission has ruled that a retired Brockton police lieutenant did not violate conflict-of-interest laws when he called in sick to work as the director of security at the Plymouth County jail.

Former Lt. Charles Lincoln built up a $140,000 annual pension by working at the two public jobs for three years. He often called in sick to the police department so he could work his second job.

The commission found yesterday that Lincoln, who was acquitted of federal mail fraud charges last year in connection with his pension, may have lied about being sick but that doesn't mean he used his official power to gain extra benefits.

Lincoln, who has retired from both jobs, has maintained that he did nothing wrong.

-- The Patriot Ledger via The Associated Press.

 Tags  ethics Mass. police officer

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Ed Ames said:

This is a perfect example of why I hate it when people say "...only in Rhode Island".

Link | November 5, 2008 11:59 AM
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Dee said:

Crooks are everywhere!

Link | November 5, 2008 3:32 PM
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mary said:

It appears,even from the sparse information provide in the article,that the charges against Lt.Lincoln were not properly framed,nor pursued in the proper venue.

Link | November 6, 2008 7:40 AM
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