but it is 24-year-old catherine dplot who is getting -- knott who is getting attention. >> she comes from a wonderful family. she has a law enforcement background in her family. >> reporter: knott's attorney is talking about carl knott. he was a lieutenant in abington township when his daughter tweeted about special treatment from her dad. abington police chief bill which he said the woman was on a legitimate ride along, but the rest was false, as for the other tweets they appear not to be true. >> there is no allegation against any member of this police department that goes unresearched, we research it, because we value the reputation of our police department. >> reporter: kelly said he spoke with other officers and chief knott an officer he has known for 30 years. >> he is an outstanding individual i respected him tremendously. >> reporter: there's more trouble for katherine knott who works as an er tech at lansdale hospital. abington health suspended knott and said it is investigating. as for that attack. attorneys for the suspect said it wasn't gay bashing, but a mutual confronta