Dirty Cop Who Got Set Up by His Own Partner
Summary
A former NYPD officer recounts being shot five times by a female colleague who stalked him after a brief affair. He details his survival, the subsequent false carjacking accusation, and the woman's imprisonment. The story also covers his later career in the Bronx, where he owned barbershops and was falsely implicated in a drug case by a former employee, highlighting the complexities of police life and personal relationships.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Avocado Mattress and DayQuil
Background: Police academy and possessive ex-partner
The confrontation: Ex-partner follows him to work
Shooting incident and immediate aftermath
Hospital stay, investigation, and her arrest
Transfer to Bronx precinct and community work
Sponsor break and barbershop introduction
Barbershop manager dispute and police corruption
Rikers Island visit and surveillance exposure
Financial disputes and foiling investigations
Modified duty and the raid on his building
Sponsor break: Avocado Green Mattress
Arrest, boat detention, and bail issues
Legal system flaws and attorney issues
Trial preparation and witness testimony
Courtroom drama and plea deal rejection
Sentencing and separation from family
Prison life: Protective custody and gang dynamics
Release, parole conditions, and reintegration
Post-release work and military anecdotes
Nonprofit work and prison social dynamics
Prison interactions and personal growth
Final reflections and episode outro
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