Sting followed many suspicions about honesty of Corbett in-law

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PHILADELPHIA -- Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey said Friday that theft allegations involving Officer Gerold Gibson -- son-in-law of Gov. Tom Corbett -- were first brought to his attention in late fall by Officer Gibson's commanding officer in the Narcotics Field Unit.

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1. I agree with Commissioner Ramsey that Gibson was acting stupidly.

He threw away a career and embarrassed his family for the proceeds derived from petty theft (at least in the incident where he was caught).
Its difficult to imagine that he needed the $140. enough to justify taking that risk.

[TeamPooka]

2. all the cops are criminals and all the sinners saints.

[iemitsu]

5. Probably so. At least this sinner would like to think so.

[blue neen]

3. Hmm.

"Twice in his 17-year career, Officer Gibson has been investigated after citizens lodged complaints against him, including a 2009 incident when a Kensington man said $513.55 went missing after Officer Gibson and other narcotics officers searched his home."

"That allegation was not substantiated, according to department records."

"In 2010, Officer Gibson was exonerated after an allegation that he made a false arrest."

"Officer Gibson and Mr. Corbett's daughter, Katherine, married in 2010. The couple have a 1-year-old son, but have been separated for a few months, sources said."

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So, there were complaints about Gibson before he and Katherine Corbett got married? She didn't see that as a red flag?

[LiberalFighter]

4. Could it be that he has been involved in more theft than possibly questioned?

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[blue neen]

6. One has to wonder.

It just seems strange that Governor Tom Corbett's family takes the stance that this is all a big surprise to them. It looks like Officer Gibson has a history of questionable behavior.

Of course, everyone is innocent until proven guilty.