LONDON - A British policeman accused of falsely claiming to have witnessed a senior politician insult police officers has pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office.
Keith Wallis' claim that he saw Conservative Party politician Andrew Mitchell swearing -and directing the derogatory term 'pleb' at police - in September 2012 triggered a scandal that raised questions about the integrity of Britain's largest police force.
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Mitchell was forced to resign, but denied the accusations. A dispute erupted over whether police were telling the truth.
On Friday, the 53-year-old Wallis admitted lying about witnessing the altercation. He will be sentenced later.
In a statement, Scotland Yard Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe apologized to Mitchell. He said Wallis' actions have damaged public trust in police officers.
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