"David S. Finnerty, a former MBTA Transit Police sergeant, was convicted for aiding another officer in filing a false arrest report after an assault incident."
"Finnerty's actions were aimed at obstructing a federal investigation related to an officer's unconstitutional use of force at Ashmont Station."
David S. Finnerty, a former sergeant of the MBTA Transit Police, was found guilty of aiding Officer Dorston Bartlett in drafting a false arrest report after Bartlett assaulted a man at Ashmont Station in July 2018. The U.S. Attorney's Office indicated Finnerty’s involvement was intended to obstruct a federal investigation into Bartlett's actions, which were deemed an unconstitutional use of force. Finnerty faces severe penalties, including a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years and significant fines.
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