A shamed Philadelphia cop is facing more than 12 years in prison after he was caught up in the drug dealing empire of hip-hop mogul ALTON ‘ACE CAPONE’ COLES.
In April (09), Take Down Records boss Coles was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine in Pennsylvania’s major cities and of leading a criminal enterprise which put $25 million (£17.8 million) worth of the drug onto the streets.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment plus 55 years behind bars.
Former police officer Rickie Durham was alleged to have tipped off a pal about an imminent raid on Coles, knowing that the message would be relayed to the drugs lord.
He was subsequently charged with obstruction of justice and one count of giving a false statement, and convicted on Thursday (24Sep09).
Durham - a police officer for 12 years - is due to be sentenced later this month (Sep09).
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