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When it was Joanis' turn before the bench, the judge took a softer tone: "I think you lost your way. I think you were weak. I think you had a false sense of loyalty."

For his part, Joanis said he quickly developed a strong bond with Garcia when they became partners in 2009. Both young officers, they patrolled Point Breeze and Grays Ferry, and were jarred by the frequent reports of their colleagues being charged with crimes.

"I never thought it would be me," Joanis told the judge. He described the first time he and Garcia crossed a legal line together.

The pair had seized some marijuana, he said, and Garcia suggested they keep half of it and falsify their report.

"All cops get caught," Joanis recalled telling Garcia. Garcia's response, Joanis

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