Thomas spota biography
Thomas spota biography
Spota, mcpartland corruption convictions upheld on appeal!
Spota, Former Aide Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison For Obstructing Justice
Ex-Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota and his former top deputy were each sentenced Tuesday to five years in federal prison after being convicted of helping cover up a police beating.
Spota was also fined $100,000 in the sentencing given by Judge Joan M.
Azrack at Central Islip federal court. Spota and former public corruption bureau chief Christopher McPartland were convicted in December 2019 of conspiring to cover up police brutality following a month-long trial.
“The actions of these defendants represent the worst of law enforcement,” Spota’s successor, Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini, said in response to the sentencing.
“Their conduct has devastated many people individually, deprived Suffolk residents of what they deserve from public officials and was a disservice to all the honest, hardworking men and women of law enforcement.”
A federal jury found the two men guilty of