BOMBING AT BOSTON MARATHON-GRAPHIC PHOTOS

[HairOfTheDog]

A Massachusetts State police officer released these pix after this weeks issue of Rolling Stone was put out. In his disgust he felt people should see how it really was and to reinforce that this young man is not a rock star deserving of the cover of Rolling Stone. He has since been "relieved of duty".

The photographer, Sgt. Sean Murphy, is now on desk duty while Internal Affairs looks into his infractions.

Murphy shouldn't have leaked the photos, in my opinion. The FBI is pissed and the release was a breach of his employment contract too, as I understand it. I don't think cops should be able to release confidential crime scene photos as an emotional response to media reports. Tsarnaev hasn't even been tried yet.

But, Murphy has an outstanding record of over 25 years of service, backing from his superiors, and a large group of people supporting him and voicing their support via social media. Seems like a hell of a cop.


Sgt Murphy with bombing victim

Doesn't look like he'll lose his job (hope not), but it'll depend on the result of the IA investigation. Murphy testified at a hearing last week that he did not receive money for the photos.

P.s. despite being put off by the glamor shot-like cover, I read the Rolling Stone piece on Tsarnaev. Very good read.