EXCLUSIVE: Former Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez speaks out for first time since being released from prison

Former Bridgeport Police Chief Armando J. Perez sat down for his first TV interview on Wednesday since being released from federal prison in 2022.

Perez said it was a long road that's led from the police department to federal prison and then home again.

"I want to apologize to the good people of the City of Bridgeport. I served this city for almost 38 years," said Perez.

Perez conspired with the city's former civil service director, who was also convicted in connection with the case, to accept help on the police chief's exam.

Perez ended up serving eight months in federal prison and lost half of his pension. He was also ordered to pay restitution to the city and do community service.