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Ex-NYPD cop in Dutchess accused of preying on immigrants

A former cop who worked as a liaison to immigrants in Dutchess County was arrested Friday for allegedly scamming immigrants by promising to get them driver's licenses and benefits, state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said.

Miguel A. Rodriguez, 53, was still a New York City police Officer when he worked as an immigrant liaison in Wappingers Falls. Rodriguez, who worked with the local Latino...

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