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Heading: Transcripts of Broadcasts by WCSH-TV on February 21-23, 1990 relating to the Letellier Investigation

Text: News Story I ( broadcast at 6:00 p.m. and again with minor modifications at 11:00 p.m. February 21, 1990, and at 6:30 a.m. February 22, 1990 ) In the studio: PAT CALLAGHAN: Good evening, everyone. NewsCenter has learned that the state Attorney General is investigating allegations of influence peddling by a police commissioner in Biddeford. CINDY WILLIAMS: The commissioner admits he is using his elected position to protect his son from a drunk driving charge and other motor vehicle violations. NewsCenter's John Impemba joins us now with more on this story. John. JOHN IMPEMBA: Well, Cindy, Police Commissioner Denis Letellier says he has used his power to influence how police treat his son Kevin, who has been arrested numerous times for motor vehicle violations. The commissioner reportedly asked a police officer to drop a drunk driving charge and at least one other serious motor vehicle charge against his son. The charges were dropped or changed because some police officers say they fear the commissioner's power.