Another DCF Worker Sentenced In Child Porn Case

Michael Hernandez, former computer technician for DCF, was sentenced today to 2 years probation and ordered to pay a $2,500 fine after admitting to destroying files on Al Zimmerman's computer. Hernandez told investigators that two days before the search of Zimmerman's house, he put Zimmerman's home computer in a trash bin. Hernandez said Zimmerman was afraid police would seize the computer and that Zimmerman did not want police to have access to the computer. Hernandez also admitted that two days prior to the execution of the search warrant, he had wiped and reformatted the laptop that the department had assigned to Zimmerman. He originally denied his involvement then later tried to help Federal Investigators build their case against Zimmerman. He was only charged with making false statements to Law Enforcement.