U.S. Justice Department Uncovers Misconduct in Worcester Police Department, Calls for Reforms

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- An outside lawyer, Brian T. Kelly, criticized a U.S. Department of Justice investigation, calling it “unfair, inaccurate and biased.”
- Kelly accused the DOJ of rushing the report, stating it “has done an extreme disservice to the entire Worcester community.”
- He challenged the DOJ to prosecute officers if allegations of misconduct were true.
- City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj expressed disappointment, questioning why the media was informed first.
- City Council Vice Chairman Khrystian E. King stated Kelly “is not a city spokesman.”
- The Justice Department report revealed serious misconduct, including sexual assault by officers.
- Victims like Nicole Bell-Peña expressed relief, calling for accountability and reforms.
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