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Plutarch;c-9856020 said:I'm led to believe that the reason why many officers walk or get a slap on the wrist is because it's notoriously difficult to convict a police officer. Obviously, that needs to change but in a reasonable way.
I haven't completely read the article yet, but it seems like he got away mainly because of lack of evidence. Unfortunately, that seems to be a logical and legal decision.
But obviously, questions need to be answered, real and objective investigation need to occur, etc. At the very least, the officer in question should be tried for perjury, as well as police misconduct for even instigating the incident (a la Zimmerman). Jail officials and judges need to likewise be censured.
5th Letter;c-9856221 said:Plutarch;c-9856020 said:I'm led to believe that the reason why many officers walk or get a slap on the wrist is because it's notoriously difficult to convict a police officer. Obviously, that needs to change but in a reasonable way.
I haven't completely read the article yet, but it seems like he got away mainly because of lack of evidence. Unfortunately, that seems to be a logical and legal decision.
But obviously, questions need to be answered, real and objective investigation need to occur, etc. At the very least, the officer in question should be tried for perjury, as well as police misconduct for even instigating the incident (a la Zimmerman). Jail officials and judges need to likewise be censured.
You're sounding naive
Plutarch;c-9856694 said:5th Letter;c-9856221 said:Plutarch;c-9856020 said:I'm led to believe that the reason why many officers walk or get a slap on the wrist is because it's notoriously difficult to convict a police officer. Obviously, that needs to change but in a reasonable way.
I haven't completely read the article yet, but it seems like he got away mainly because of lack of evidence. Unfortunately, that seems to be a logical and legal decision.
But obviously, questions need to be answered, real and objective investigation need to occur, etc. At the very least, the officer in question should be tried for perjury, as well as police misconduct for even instigating the incident (a la Zimmerman). Jail officials and judges need to likewise be censured.
You're sounding naive
Oh? Please explain. If that's the case, feel free to drop some knowledge.