Commander Ali Dizaei became the highest-ranking officer to be convicted of a criminal offence in 33 years. A jury took 10 minutes to convict the 47-year-old Iranian of misconduct and perverting the course of justice after he assaulted and tried to frame a businessman to settle a personal score. Sir Paul Stephenson, the Met commissioner, said Dizaei, who was cleared of the same charges in a trial seven years ago, had smeared the reputation of the country’s entire police service with his “disgraceful behaviour”.   Related Articles Ali Dizaei: profile The Metropolitan Police sighs with relief Ali Dizaei: timeline Ali Dizaei: a defeat for the race-mongers Ali Dizaei: CPS will pursue all corrupt officers Ali Dizaei: a defeat for the race-mongers He has previously faced allegations of taking drugs, spying for Iran, fiddling his expenses, abusing his police credit cards and fabricating evidence and his conviction at Southwark Crown Court in London vindicated the force’s decision to pursue him.[Read more...]