[{"id":10599,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/past-town-employees-gather-to-celebrate-porter-wedding\/","name":"past-town-employees-gather-to-celebrate-porter-wedding","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/porter-wedding-crop.jpg?fit=1764%2C1041&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Past Town Employees Gather to Celebrate Porter Wedding","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Oct 20, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-10-21 01:24:55","modifiedDate":"2024-10-20 21:28:35","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-10-21 01:28:35","commentCount":"4","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":31},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Several former Hopkinton town employees, including the former Chief of Police, joined to celebrate the wedding of Caroline Porter, daughter of former Hopkinton Deputy Police Chief John \u201cJay\u201d Porter.\u00a0Porter has been indicted of three counts of felony rape of a child and is awaiting trial."},{"id":7896,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/da-report-finds-criminal-prosecution-not-warranted-in-alleged-victims-records-release\/","name":"da-report-finds-criminal-prosecution-not-warranted-in-alleged-victims-records-release","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/vitims-rights.jpeg?fit=1546%2C1030&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"DA Report Finds Criminal Prosecution \"Not Warranted\" in Alleged Victim's Records Release","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Apr 18, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-04-18 22:18:45","modifiedDate":"2024-07-11 09:07:43","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-07-11 13:07:43","commentCount":"7","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":33},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Steven E. Gagne of the Northwestern DA's Office reported on an unredacted transcript release, involving multiple parties' negligence, by the Hopkinton Police. Though Town Manager, Chief Bennett, and others missed redacting a victim's details, Gagne found the oversight unintentional. He doubts criminal liability due to the absence of required intent, and no prosecution was recommended, but stresses the need for preventative future measures."},{"id":6791,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/insurance-expert-to-sb-potential-for-very-large-exposure-to-town-residents\/","name":"insurance-expert-to-sb-potential-for-very-large-exposure-to-town-residents","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/writing-letter-pen-editor-scaled-e1776098310250.jpeg?fit=1198%2C630&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":"Letter to Editor"},"title":"Insurance Expert to SB: \"potential for very large exposure to Town residents\"","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Feb 15, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-15 15:26:56","modifiedDate":"2024-02-15 12:19:42","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-15 17:19:42","commentCount":"11","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":51},"status":"publish","excerpt":"A Hopkinton resident since 2004 and experienced in insurance, Dave Crowe expresses concern over the town's legal risks from actions by town officials and a police chief. Potential civil claims relate to the misconduct of a former officer, a breach of privacy, and a termination issue. Crowe warns of substantial financial implications exceeding the town's $8 million insurance cover, which could result in taxpayers bearing excess costs. He urges adherence to professional advice to mitigate risks."},{"id":6757,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/on-bvt-bennett-silenced-himself\/","name":"on-bvt-bennett-silenced-himself","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/bennett-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1333&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":"Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett at Tim Brennan's Loudermill hearing"},"title":"On BVT, Bennett Silenced Himself","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Feb 13, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-02-13 19:31:34","modifiedDate":"2024-02-20 21:36:39","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-21 02:36:39","commentCount":"10","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":53},"status":"publish","excerpt":"John \"Jay\" Porter, former Deputy Police Chief, coached girls' soccer at BVT until May 2, 2023, despite being on leave since August 25, 2022, due to a felony child rape investigation. Controversy arose over his continued coaching during this period. But Police Chief Bennett could have removed Porter earlier."},{"id":6304,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/timeline-and-commentary-on-the-porter-brennan-controversy\/","name":"timeline-and-commentary-on-the-porter-brennan-controversy","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image000000.jpg?fit=748%2C569&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":"Porter sits motionless at his arraignment hearing."},"title":"Timeline and Commentary on the Porter\/Brennan Controversy","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Jan 12, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-12 15:55:56","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:34:01","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:34:01","commentCount":"8","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":8,"sec":12},"status":"publish","excerpt":"A report has been released that alleges explosive details about the relationship between former Hopkinton Deputy Chief of Police Jay Porter and a high school student. Porter has been indicted for felony rape and is currently awaiting trial. Using the report and several key witnesses, HopNews has assembled a timeline and provides commentary on the key people and events in the case, including testimony from the now suspended Sergeant Tim Brennan."},{"id":6302,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/police-chief-joseph-bennett-recommends-termination-for-brennan\/","name":"police-chief-joseph-bennett-recommends-termination-for-brennan","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brennan.webp?fit=1600%2C800&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Police Chief Joseph Bennett Recommends Termination for Brennan","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Jan 11, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-11 22:50:47","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:34:02","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:34:02","commentCount":"8","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":54},"status":"publish","excerpt":""},{"id":6295,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/letter-to-the-select-board-reinstate-tim-brennan\/","name":"letter-to-the-select-board-reinstate-tim-brennan","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brennan.webp?fit=1600%2C800&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Letter to the Select Board: Reinstate Tim Brennan","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Jan 11, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-11 18:07:05","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:01","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:01","commentCount":"9","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":33},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Holden's express strong support for reinstating Officer Tim Brennan to the Hopkinton Police Force. They cited his professionalism, positive impact on the community, and the disciplinary actions taken. They emphasized the need to retain his valuable service and considered him a role model for younger officers. The community overwhelmingly supports his reinstatement."},{"id":6280,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/public-hearing-for-sgt-tim-brennan-scheduled-for-next-week\/","name":"public-hearing-for-sgt-tim-brennan-scheduled-for-next-week","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brennan-reading.jpg?fit=720%2C834&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Public Hearing for Sgt. Tim Brennan Scheduled for Next Week","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Jan 10, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-01-10 18:45:27","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:01","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:01","commentCount":"12","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":2,"sec":6},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Select Board announced a meeting on January 16 to discuss the suspension of Hopkinton Police Sergeant Tim Brennan, who was sidelined after not reporting a rape disclosure. The alleged incident involved a former deputy chief and a student. Brennan's failure to report led to his current suspension and a public hearing on the matter."},{"id":5620,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/brennan-rule-breaker-yes-criminal-mastermind-no\/","name":"brennan-rule-breaker-yes-criminal-mastermind-no","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/brennan-reading.jpg?fit=720%2C834&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Brennan: Rule Breaker? Yes. Criminal Mastermind? No.\u00a0","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Nov 1, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-11-01 19:50:25","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:02","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:02","commentCount":"2","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/opinion\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Opinion<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":8,"sec":16},"status":"publish","excerpt":"An analysis of Sgt. Tim Brennan's involvement in the Jay Porter case, and whether he failed to comply with his duties as a sworn officer of the law by not reporting an alleged crime to his superiors. Meanwhile, an anonymous tipster continues to press the case that Brennan is a dirty cop and that Porter has been falsely accused."},{"id":5616,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/porters-alleged-victim-stopped-for-oui-fled-on-foot-but-avoided-arrest\/","name":"porters-alleged-victim-stopped-for-oui-fled-on-foot-but-avoided-arrest","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/john-porter-hopkinton-headshot.jpeg?fit=1200%2C1202&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Porter's Alleged Victim stopped for OUI, Fled on Foot, but Avoided Arrest","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Oct 31, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-10-31 23:55:12","modifiedDate":"2023-10-31 19:55:16","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-10-31 23:55:16","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":14},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Kroll investigation revealed potential prior knowledge of a relationship between former Hopkinton Deputy Chief Porter and his alleged victim. Another member of the police department, Sergeant William Burchard, had a questionable encounter with the woman in 2007."},{"id":5612,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/alleged-victim-says-she-had-7-year-affair-with-former-deputy-chief-porter\/","name":"alleged-victim-says-she-had-7-year-affair-with-former-deputy-chief-porter","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image000000.jpg?fit=748%2C569&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":"Porter sits motionless at his arraignment hearing."},"title":"Alleged Victim says She Had 7-year Affair with Former Deputy Chief Porter","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Oct 30, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-10-31 00:44:26","modifiedDate":"2024-01-10 13:32:30","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-01-10 18:32:30","commentCount":"5","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">News<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":19},"status":"publish","excerpt":"A report has been released that alleges explosive details about the relationship between former Hopkinton Deputy Chief of Police Jay Porter and a high school student. Porter has been indicted for felony rape and is currently awaiting trial. Using the report and several key witnesses, HopNews has assembled a timeline and provides commentary on the key people and events in the case, including testimony from the now suspended Sergeant Tim Brennan."},{"id":5343,"link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/porter-takes-aim-at-brennan-alleged-victims-records\/","name":"porter-takes-aim-at-brennan-alleged-victims-records","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/hopnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/porter-court.jpg?fit=1648%2C959&quality=100&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Porter takes aim at Brennan, Alleged Victim\u2019s Records","postMeta":[],"author":{"name":"HopNews Staff","link":"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/author\/hopnews\/?mab_v3=5391"},"date":"Oct 4, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-10-04 17:34:15","modifiedDate":"2024-02-04 11:35:03","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-02-04 16:35:03","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/hopnews.com\/category\/news\/hopkinton-public-safety\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Public Safety<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/brennan\/' rel='post_tag'>brennan<\/a><a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/tag\/porter\/' rel='post_tag'>Porter<\/a>","pp_notify_user":"<a href='https:\/\/hopnews.com\/?taxonomy=pp_notify_user&term=hopnews' rel='pp_notify_user'>hopnews<\/a>","pp_notify_role":"","pp_notify_email":"","pp_editorial_meta":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":22},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Former Deputy Chief Jay Porter was in court arguing to seize Sgt. 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