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During an investigation of Harvard's reunions by The Crimson last spring, Murphy said he had no personal or financial connection to Cavalier Coach Corporation, a Medford-based firm which provides the vast majority of the busing services for Harvard's Commencement and reunions.
But recent revelations cast doubt on Murphy's statement. By his own admission, the lieutenant is authorized to sign employee paychecks, and he holds an American Express corporate card with the company. The lieutenant says he holds check authorization power "in case anything happens to Joan Libby," Cavalier's president...
The University's contract with Cavalier is oneof many long-term relationships, without bid,between Harvard and the companies that provideessential services for the reunions.
Vice President and General Counsel Margaret H.Marshall, who is Murphy's boss, has said she doesnot consider Murphy's relationship to Cavalier aconflict of interest. She did not return a phonecall yesterday.
In interviews in recent weeks, policedepartment employees under Murphy's supervisionreacted angrily to news of the acting chief'sfinancial connections to Cavalier.