A computer expert was imprisoned for taking money from a collapsed actor who later died.

In a shocking turn of events, a former Metropolitan Police officer, Craig Carter, has admitted to stealing money from a man who passed away after collapsing on the street in September of 2022. The victim, Italian director Claudio Gaetani, had sadly suffered a fatal heart attack while attending a theatre festival in London, having just arrived from Italy the night before.

It was reported that Carter had taken £115 from Mr. Gaetani's wallet while his body lay on the street in Hackney. This despicable act was captured on body-worn camera footage and was later discovered by one of the victim's friends. The friend had filed a complaint with Scotland Yard, who then referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in October of the same year.

The friend, who had spoken out against the incident, stated that the money was not the main issue, as Mr. Gaetani came from a wealthy family. Rather, it was the betrayal of trust and disrespect shown by someone in a position of authority that caused great upset.

Carter, who had been a constable at the time of the offence, pleaded guilty to the charge of misconduct in public office on July 26, 2023. The court heard how he had been a dedicated officer for 23 years and had raised two daughters with his wife, whom he shared a strong and loving marriage with.

However, Judge Kalyani Kaul KC reminded Carter that on September 7, 2022, he had thrown away everything he had worked for. She sternly rebuked him, stating that he had let down his force, his community, and most importantly, himself.

The charge against Carter stated that while acting as a public officer, he had taken money from a wallet that was in his possession as evidence in relation to a sudden death. As a result, he was dismissed from the force without notice in August of 2023.

The judge handed Carter a 16-month jail sentence for his crime, highlighting the severity of his actions and the impact it had on the victim's loved ones. This case serves as a reminder that those in positions of authority should be held to a higher standard and that betrayal of trust will not be tolerated.

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