Police as Hitmen

Two former NYPD detectives were arrested by federal agents for basically working as mafia foot soldiers. Words like “stunning,” “shocking” and “disgraceful” are bandied about as well as the suggestion that they may be “the two most disgraceful police officers in history.” Skip the Law & Order script — I’m guessing this will become an entire movie.

And for your life-art imitation nexus, know that one of the cops became an actor specializing in tough guys. It doesn’t seem unusual, either (though to be fair, he eventually beat the rap).