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Ex-cop cleared of misconduct after taking selfies at scene of teen's death
- Connolly was acquitted of misconduct in a public office for selfies at the cordon after the teen's death in 2018.
- The judge dismissed the jury midway, leading to a not guilty verdict on four charges.
- Prosecutors argued Connolly took selfies with no professional need at the scene.
- More than 50 photos were found on Connolly’s personal phone, including hospital staff and colleagues.
- Connolly previously admitted to possessing extreme pornographic images.
- Merseyside Police formally dismissed Connolly in 2021 for deplorable conduct.
- The trial occurred at Manchester Crown Court with the judge defining misconduct in public office.
- No messages showed who received the selfies; most were not uploaded to police systems.
- The case includes potential challenges by prosecutors after the acquittal.
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