Ex-Police Federation Chief Faces Misconduct Hearings Over Sexual Comments

John Apter allegedly made inappropriate remarks about slain officer's widow and engaged in other misconduct, tribunal hears.

John Apter, former head of the Police Federation, is accused of making a sexual comment about Lissie Harper, widow of Pc Andrew Harper.
Apter allegedly said he wanted to 'comfort' Mrs. Harper in his hotel room before she collected a posthumous award for her late husband.
Additional allegations include Apter touching a woman's bottom and making a suggestive comment to a pregnant colleague.
Apter denies the accusations, which are being examined in a misconduct hearing at Hampshire Constabulary headquarters.
Independent Office for Police Conduct found insufficient evidence for criminal prosecution, but the disciplinary tribunal continues.