Lionel Fusco
The corrupt detective Reese blackmailed, who became one of the team.
Detective Lionel Fusco, played by Kevin Chapman, is an NYPD homicide detective in Person of Interest. In the Pilot he is one of a ring of corrupt officers; Reese blackmails him into becoming his source inside the police and later has him moved to Carter's precinct, so that the two end up working together.
Quick Facts
- Portrayed by
- Kevin Chapman
- Precinct
- NYPD 8th Precinct (Homicide Task Force)
- Seasons
- 1-5
Facts from the source article.
Background
Fusco came into corruption through his friends Detectives James Stills and Louis Azarello after his wife divorced him in 2004 and took custody of their son, Lee, to whom he stays close. Over the series he leaves his crooked past behind, survives HR's attempt to use Lee against him, and becomes a trusted part of the team.
Source
Text adapted from Lionel Fusco on the Person of Interest Wiki (Fandom, CC BY-SA 3.0). Page history: contributors. Codexery summarised the page, and this entry is shared under the same licence.
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