"The FBI may have never learned of some of the conduct if one of the officers, Timothy Manly-Williams, hadn't admitted to it. A former officer with both Pittsburg and Antioch, Manly-Williams among the first to admit his criminal conduct and cooperate with the government after 14 East Contra Costa cops were charged with a wide range of federal and state offenses."
"Manly-Williams is set to be sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White. Federal prosecutors have asked for a six-month sentence, despite Manly-Williams' early acceptance of responsibility and helpful cooperation. His lawyer has argued that Manly-Williams has earned probation in lieu of jail time. White will have much to consider, including a straightforward apology letter by Manly-Williams, who said he cared too much about being seen as being helpful or dependable instead of doing what I knew was right."
Federal prosecutors revealed additional alleged criminal conduct within the Antioch police department, including illegal law enforcement database searches, officers keeping seized marijuana, and expanded steroid use and distribution. Three officers were convicted of distributing steroids. Timothy Manly-Williams, a former Pittsburg and Antioch officer, admitted to criminal conduct and cooperated early with investigators, testifying against ex-K9 Officer Morteza Amiri. Prosecutors sought a six-month sentence for Manly-Williams despite his cooperation; his lawyer requested probation. Manly-Williams submitted an apology letter describing remorse, a wakeup call after arrest, efforts to seek education, volunteer work, and immediate admission of wrongdoing.
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