Lawyers for ‘Turtleboy’ Blogger Demand disgraced Trooper’s Texts in Kearney Case
NORFOLK, MA – Attorneys representing the blogger known as “Turtleboy” are seeking access to text messages from former Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, alleging the messages contain evidence relevant to the case of former State Police Sergeant Gregg Kearney, who faces accusations of witness intimidation. The pursuit of the texts comes after the State Police Association of Massachusetts withdrew it’s support for Proctor’s appeal of his termination upon learning of the content within them.
According to a supplemental affidavit filed by attorney William Bederow,Proctor’s phone contained ”homophobic comments” and “revolting messages” about subjects of investigations,defendants,and fellow MSP colleagues. Bederow also disputes claims that Proctor was uninvolved in the inquiry into Kearney, citing instances where Proctor disparaged Kearney in communications with other investigators - details of which remain redacted. Proctor testified before the grand jury that ultimately indicted Kearney.
The legal team is specifically seeking emails obtained by North Carolina lawyer Corri Hopkins through a public records request, revealing Proctor was included on drafts of investigative reports in the Kearney case.These emails have not been provided to kearney’s defense, despite being legally discoverable.
Kearney initially faced three indictments for witness intimidation in Norfolk Superior Court, one of which was dropped last week due to the district attorney’s office being unable to assign another prosecutor. The remaining two cases accuse Kearney of intimidating and harassing witnesses in the Karen Read case, with his defense arguing his conduct is protected under the First Amendment. A hearing on a motion to dismiss filed by Kearney’s team is scheduled for December.
