Massachusetts Cop Relieved Of Duty For Dzhokar Photos
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(One of the released photos/screen shot, ABC News)
The 25-year veteran of the Massachusetts State Police has not been fired, reported Boston Magazine. The state of his duty is to be reviewed next week.
Murphy gave the magazine hundreds of images of Tsarnaev, some right before his capture, because he was upset with how Rolling Stone portrayed Tsarnaev. Rolling Stone has received large amounts of sharp criticism over the cover, with many stores like CVS Pharmacy boycotting the magazine and refusing to carry the issue.
“I hope that the people who see these images will know that this was real. It was as real as it gets. This may have played out as a television show, but this was not a television show,” the photographer said. “What Rolling Stone did was wrong. This guy is evil. This is the real Boston bomber.”
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Two Boston lieutenants arrived at Murphy's home Thursday night and took everything from his gun, badge and Police ID to his baton, pepper spray, cellphone and computer. Murphy was ordered not to speak to the press or discuss Tsarnaev's capture, according to the magazine.
“I hope that the people who see these images will know that this was real. It was as real as it gets. This may have played out as a television show, but this was not a television show. Officer Dick Donohue almost gave his life. Officer Sean Collier did give his life. These were real people, with real lives, with real families," said Murphy.
"To have this cover dropped into Boston was hurtful to their memories and their families. I know from first-hand conversations that this Rolling Stone cover has kept many of them up—again. It’s irritated the wounds that will never heal—again. There is nothing glamorous in bringing more pain to a grieving family," he continued.
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