Former trooper Michael Proctor’s own words are the scandal that keeps building in Norfolk County. Ever since a federal investigation revealed that the lead investigator for the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office texted lewd and derogatory comments about Karen Read, defense attorneys have been fighting to get that evidence to use in their own criminal cases.
Files dating back to 2013
Now, the Norfolk County DA’s office says it is reviewing evidence from Proctor’s cellphone and turning it over. In court filings, the DA’s office wrote that the evidence includes hundreds of thousands of files from Proctor’s cellphone some dating back to 2013.
Sources tell WBZ’s I-Team, the contents of the texts include racial slurs and inappropriate language. The new discovery was enough for the disgraced trooper to withdraw an appeal to get his job back after he was fired by Massachusetts State Police.
Legal expert and defense attorney Phil Tracy told WBZ the revelation of the new texts has big implications for cases both open and closed…