Sergeant Who Snooped on Criminals Sentenced | Leeds News

A decorated 20-year police veteran, Daniel Hughes, was sentenced for secretly snoopin’ on criminals through police systems—despite his heroic past and serious injuries in the line of duty. He accessed sensitive databases, shared intel via WhatsApp, and hid his ties to organized crime suspects using EncroChat. Though he didn’t profit or leak full files, his betrayal shattered public trust. Found guilty on 11 counts, he got a suspended 12-month jail term, 250 hours of community service, and a £750 fine—warning officers: no exceptions when it comes to data integrity and loyalty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab6303242d5cda28