His laptop turning it to show a complex series of logs someone accessed these files using administrative credentials the corruption wasn't a malfunction it was deliberate. They used a program designed to corrupt specific video segments while leaving the metadata intact can you deter who accessed the files that's where it gets complicated Philip scrolled through the logs. The credentials belong to Captain Robert Drake but the access patterns don't match his normal usage someone else was using his login Carter's eyes narrowed and where is. Captain Drake now on administrative leave Martinez answered has been for 3 months officially for stress related health issues convenient Carter murmured Mr Phillips how far. Back to these corrupted files go at least 18 months your honor and it's not just officer Mitchell's footage we've identified similar patterns with several other officers all of whom had multiple civilian complaints.
Filed against them the implications hung heavy in the air Carter made several notes before looking up detective Martinez I want a full list of every. Officer whose footage was affected Mr Phillips prepare a detailed report on the technical aspects of this tampering we'll need both for today's hearing. As they left Sarah Chen returned with another update sir there's a reporter from the city times asking for comment the story about evidence tampering has leaked. Carter sighed tell them no comment until after today's proceedings and Sarah make sure we have extra security in the courtroom across town in a modest Diner far from the courthouse. Sergeant Thompson sat across from Lieutenant Chen both nursing cups of coffee that had long gone cold how deep do you think this goes.
Chen asked quietly Thompson glanced around the nearly empty Diner remember last year when Internal Affairs tried to implement that new body camera review protocol. Chen nodded it got shut down budget concerns they said budget had nothing to do with it they were afraid of what they'd find. Thompson pulled out his phone showing Chen a series of emails I've been keeping records Lisa every time I reported concerns about an officer every complaint. That got buried every technical issue with the footage why didn't you come forward sooner and report it to whom the same people who were burying. The evidence Thompson's voice carried years of frustration but now with judge Carter involved Chen studied her old friend's face you're going to testify someone has to isn't.
The disease she's a symptom back at the courthouse the morning session began with an unusual tension in the air the gallery was packed with several journalists Among. The Spectators Savannah sat at the prosecution table looking smaller than ever in her uniform judge Carter entered his expression grave before we proceed I want to address some new developments. In this case Mr Williams Mr Morton approached the bench as the attorneys came forward Carter spoke in low tones gentlemen given the evidence of systematic tampering with police records I'm expanding. The scope of this hearing Mr Morton I understand this puts the city in a difficult position Morton tugged at his collar your honor my instructions from the city council need to be reassessed. In light of this new evidence Carter cut him off I'm giving you one hour to cons consult with your superiors this is no longer just about officer.