Detroit officer's lawyer in corruption trial: 'It's all spy vs. spy'
Cops who pursue drug dealers participate in a world of deception and trickery, lawyers for two Detroit narcotics officers accused of corruption argued Wednesday in federal court.
Fabricated documents — like search warrants — are "tools of the trade" among lies told to drug dealers amid "real-life, real-world narcotics on the street," even when contrary to department procedure, said Mike Harrison, representing narcotics Lt. David Hansberry, 35.
"It's all spy versus spy," Harrison said. "They are dealing with some of the biggest monsters in the world."
Hansberry and Bryan Watson, 47, both on suspension from the Detroit Police Department, face up to 20 years each in prison if convicted after the month-long trial. They're accused of stealing drugs, including kilograms of cocaine, and money during raids, then giving the drugs to dealers who would resell them on the street and split the proceeds with the officers.
Fabricated documents — like search warrants — are "tools of the trade" among lies told to drug dealers amid "real-life, real-world narcotics on the street," even when contrary to department procedure, said Mike Harrison, representing narcotics Lt. David Hansberry, 35.
"It's all spy versus spy," Harrison said. "They are dealing with some of the biggest monsters in the world."
Hansberry and Bryan Watson, 47, both on suspension from the Detroit Police Department, face up to 20 years each in prison if convicted after the month-long trial. They're accused of stealing drugs, including kilograms of cocaine, and money during raids, then giving the drugs to dealers who would resell them on the street and split the proceeds with the officers.
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