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PA - Former police sergeant (Michael Marren) found guilty

Original Article 12/17/2010 By Laurie Mason Michael Marren, a former Bensalem police sergeant who spent much of his career arresting sex offenders, joined their ranks today after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman. Marren, who oversaw the force?s Special Victims Unit, will now be a registered sex offender under Megan?s Law for the rest of his life and could serve more than 10 years in prison, although his attorney said he will argue for less. ?Hopefully the court will realize that this was an aberration,? said defense lawyer Jack McMahon. ?We?re hoping that his background, his character and his service to his country will be taken into consideration.? Marren, a married father of four, wept silently and turned around to look at his wife and supporters after the verdict was read...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues on December 18, 2010 (boomark / email).