Former Ferndale Cop Convicted On Sex Charge
ROYAL OAK (AP) - A former Michigan police officer has been convicted of charges he sexually assaulted a girl when she was between the ages of 11 and 13.
Thomas Cupples could face up to 15 years in prison after jurors convicted him Monday of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The Oxford man originally was charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct but jurors convicted him of the lesser charge.
A judge revoked Cupples' bond and he was taken into custody.
Cupples' attorney says there were inconsistencies in the girl's testimony and no evidence that Cupples had done anything improper. Cupples' supporters broke into tears when the verdict was announced.
The Daily Tribune of Royal Oak reports Cupples is a former Ferndale police officer and also worked as a code enforcement officer in Orion Township.
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