Pubdate: Tue, 21 Jun 2005
Source: Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)
Copyright: 2005 The Commercial Appeal
Contact:  http://www.commercialappeal.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/95
Author: Chris Conley
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/corrupt.htm (Corruption - United States)

FORMER MEMPHIS COP DAVID TATE PLEADS GUILTY IN FEDERAL COURT

Former Memphis Police Officer David Tate pleaded guilty in federal court 
Tuesday to 9 of 11 counts in an indictment alleging extortion, conspiracy 
and transportation of drugs, as well as plotting to burglarize the home of 
Jerry 'The King' Lawler.

In exchange for his plea agreement the government agreed to drop two of the 
drug charges, one of which carried a possible life sentence. Prosecutors 
will also dismiss a second indictment for child pornography possession. In 
accordance with agreements between his attorneys and federal prosecutors, 
Tate will serve 168 months in a federal prison. He will be sentenced August 
23 in front of Judge Bernice Donald.
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