State Police No. 2 Latest To Retire In Alleged Scandal's Wake

Another high-ranking member of the Massachusetts State Police announced his retirement in the wake of an alleged scandal involving the alterations of police reports. Just days after Col. Richard McKeon announced his retirement, Lt. Col. Francis Hughes did likewise Tuesday. McKeon has served as the superintendent of the state police and Hughes as his deputy superintendent.

In a statement, state police noted that deputy superintendents typically resign when superintendents do in order to allow for a new second-in-command.

Two state troopers filed lawsuits against the state police, alleging they were pressured to alter an arrest report to remove embarrassing information about a Worcester County judge's daughter.

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A member of the state police for 31 years, including nearly 20 in the gang unit, Hughes was awarded the medal of honor for bravery in addition to being named Trooper of the Year.

"The department has deep gratitude for his years of dedicated service," state police said.

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