A Chicago police officer charged in a towing scandal pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to a misdemeanor charge of filing a false income tax return.
Grand Central District Officer Scott Campbell was accused of scheming to have his 1996 Volkswagen Passat towed so he could pretend it had been stolen. Campbell allegedly filed a false insurance claim and was paid about $4,000.
He pleaded guilty to failing to report the $4,000 payout on his 2007 federal income tax return. He faces up to 6 months in prison when he is sentenced Aug. 26.
Campbell has been relieved of his police powers and assigned to desk duty, said Chicago Police Sgt. Antoinette Ursitti.
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