Devon Wenger, a former officer with the Antioch Police, has avoided jail time as he prepares for an upcoming trial. Following his conviction for steroid distribution and falsifying records, his attorney successfully argued for Wenger's house arrest rather than incarceration due to ongoing preparations for his defense. Judge Jeffrey White's decision allowed Wenger to reside at his mother's house, with the understanding that his case involves complexities like potential ineffective assistance of counsel allegations. This development is part of a larger FBI investigation into multiple former officers for various offenses.
Wenger's lawyer argued that the irregularities in his verdicts and potential ineffective assistance justified separate considerations, but the judge ultimately disagreed.
The federal courtroom witnessed quiet celebration when Judge White allowed Wenger to remain out of jail at his mother's house until trial.
The ongoing investigation involving ex-police officers highlights systemic issues within the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments.
Judge White noted that Wenger's need to consult with his attorney justified the decision to allow him to remain at home.
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