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Jury selection under way in Nassau cop corruption case

Retired Nassau County Police Deputy Commissioner William Flanagan

Photo credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa | Retired Nassau County Police Deputy Commissioner William Flanagan last year talks about the accusations against him where he allegedly stopped the arrest of a police benefactor's son.

Jury selection is under way in what promises to be one of the most watched trials in Nassau County this year: The case of a former top police commander accused of helping to quash the burglary arrest of a police benefactor's son.

Opening arguments in the trial of retired Second Deputy Commissioner William Flanagan could take place in Nassau County Court as early as this week, lawyers said....

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