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Former Detective Sentenced for Betraying the Badge | Santa Fe News
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A former Bernalillo County detective, Paul Jessen Jr., just received a guilty verdict for obstruction of justice and making false statements — a shocking betrayal of law enforcement. In 2021, he and a former partner allegedly tipped off DEA targets they believed were being poached, sparking a dangerous turf war. Now facing up to 65 years in federal prison, Jessen’s case underscores that no one is above the law — even those who once wore the badge. His partner, Kyle Linker, already took a plea deal and served just months behind bars. This verdict is a sobering reminder that abuse of power will be met with consequences, and it shakes public trust in those sworn to uphold justice.
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