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Deputy Sheriff Convicted in DEA Rivalry | Santa Fe News
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A former deputy sheriff, Paul Jessen, faces up to 65 years in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to obstruct justice, two counts of obstruction, and making false statements to the FBI. The case stems from a bitter rivalry with the DEA, where Jessen and fellow detective Kyle Linker allegedly recruited a drug trafficker as an informant—not to fight crime, but to steal DEA targets. During an FBI interview, Jessen denied any wrongdoing, but the jury saw through his lies. This explosive case exposes how internal law enforcement conflicts can spiral into serious legal trouble—and sentencing is still pending.
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