Former Detroit police officers were sentenced for accepting bribes from auto collision shops in exchange for referring stolen and abandoned cars recovered in Detroit to the shops.
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James Robertson, 45, was sentenced to two years while Tutt, 30, was sentenced to one year.
Robertson and Tutt are the second and third defendants to be sentenced as a result of this investigation. The others awaiting sentencing or a trial are:
- Jamil Martin, 46, pleaded guilty to an information charging one count of extortion
- Charles Wills, 52, pleaded guilty to two counts of extortion charged in a superseding indictment
- Deonne Dotson, 45, is awaiting trial
All of the officers were charged in extortion for using their official positions as police officers to refer cars to certain collision shops in exchange for cash payments.
"These defendants are an unfortunate exception to the majority of Detroit Police Officers who are courageous, dedicated public servants, said U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider.
