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Former Paterson police Sgt. Michael Cheff is trying to get his prison time reduced based on a change in federal sentencing guidelines.

Michael Cheff, the former Paterson police sergeant convicted for his role in supervising the “robbery squad” of rogue cops, has lost his appeal.

Paterson’s police contracts traditionally have allowed officers charged with crimes to remain on the payroll until their criminal cases are concluded.

Former Paterson Police Sgt. Michael Cheff, leader of the infamous "robbery squad," began his federal prison sentence.

Outraged over Passaic County Prosecutor Camela Valdes’ inaction on corrupt Paterson cops, social justice activists say she should resign.

An FBI investigation of a group of former Paterson cops — who called themselves "the robbery squad" — ultimately led to terms in federal prison.

The 33-month sentence handed down to Michael Cheff of Oakland was far from the 30 total years he could have faced.

The 33-month sentence handed down to Michael Cheff of Oakland was far from the 30 total years he could have faced.

Michael Cheff, the sergeant who federal prosecutors said was the ringleader of a crew of crooked cops, was sentenced Monday.

Michael Cheff, the Paterson sergeant who federal prosecutors said was the ringleader of a crew of crooked police, was sentenced Monday to prison.