Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch issued the following statement concerning today’s decision by the Rhode Island Supreme Court that remands the case of Jeffrey Clark to the Superior Court for a new trial:

“Although I am disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to order a new trial for Jeffrey Clark, the Court has resolved a number of the issues that were raised by defense counsel, which should greatly assist the next trial judge.

“As Attorney General, I hold our state’s police officers in very high regard, but when allegations of wrongdoing by a police officer - even if off duty as in this case - are raised, those allegations must be taken seriously.

“We will continue to review the Supreme Court’s decision in anticipation of a new trial, and will expect to hear from the Superior Court regarding the next court date."

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