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In corruption trial, dad says he pleaded with principal

Gary Parker, Zachary Parker's father, takes the stand

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | Gary Parker, Zachary Parker's father, takes the stand at the William Flanagan police misconduct trial in Mineola. (Jan. 29, 2013)

A one-time Nassau police benefactor said he "begged and pleaded" with the principal at his son's high school not to press charges after he discovered the teenager had stolen campus electronics equipment.

Days later, the principal, Lorraine Poppe, indicated she would not pursue the spring 2009 theft case with Nassau police, the benefactor, Gary Parker, said Wednesday during his third day on...

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