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Mixed verdict in Nassau police influence trial

William Flanagan at Nassau County Courthouse as the

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | William Flanagan at Nassau County Courthouse as the jury deliberated in Mineola. (Feb. 14, 2013)

A former Nassau police commander accused of misusing his position to prevent his friend's son from being arrested was found guilty Friday night of a third misdemeanor charge -- but not guilty of a felony -- mere moments before a judge was set to declare a mistrial.

Former Second Deputy Commissioner William Flanagan was also found guilty Thursday of two misdemeanor counts of official misconduct.

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