Wirey
Fartist
I saw that. The general consensus is that the prosecutors may have jumped the gun.
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Baltimore police charged in Freddy Gray death
- Thread starter Wirey
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I saw that. The general consensus is that the prosecutors may have jumped the gun.
Aye, the accused must've felt he had a strong legal case because he opted for a bench trial.
(It's what innocent people with evidence & the law on their side tend to do.)
I just noticed that I misspelled "rein".....drat!
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
Being biased is a part of the job description of an attorney. It's the role of the judges and juries to remain unbaised, and the job of the lawyer is to win.
freethinker44
Well-Known Member
The prosecutors should be unbiased as well. Defense lawyers can be biased, but the government's only interest should be getting justice, both for victims and falsely accused.
Freddie Gray case: Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. not guilty on all charges
I think this is the third to be found not guilty
I think this is the third to be found not guilty
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
What kind of person was Freddy Grey?
There's so little about him personally.
There's so little about him personally.
In the news, another cop is found not guilty.....
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/...r-in-freddie-gray-case-learns-his-fate-today/
The fact that he wanted a bench trial instead of a jury strongly suggests he thought he wasn't guilty.
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/...r-in-freddie-gray-case-learns-his-fate-today/
The fact that he wanted a bench trial instead of a jury strongly suggests he thought he wasn't guilty.
Last cop prosecuted found not guilty.
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/07/18/baltimore-officer-learns-fate-in-gray-case/
Some info about the judge...
http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/24/us/judge-barry-williams-baltimore-trials/
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/07/18/baltimore-officer-learns-fate-in-gray-case/
Some info about the judge...
http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/24/us/judge-barry-williams-baltimore-trials/
freethinker44
Well-Known Member
I don't think anyone actually believed they would be convicted though.
You know your system is corrupt when them just being charged with a crime is a huge victory.
You know your system is corrupt when them just being charged with a crime is a huge victory.
This wasn't a case where it was clear the cops were actually guilty.
The standard to convict is a high one. This doesn't mean there was
no wrongdoing though....it just didn't rise to the level of criminal acts.
YmirGF
Bodhisattva in Recovery
That doesn't make up for the epic fail of the prosecution team however.
Could the officer now counter-sue for malicious prosecution?
That is extremely difficult.
Consider.....
Courts are reluctant to allow any suits or prosecutions which would discourage suits or prosecutions.
The justice industrial complex is all about churning as much activity as possible. I even heard
lawyer in court this year actually make the argument to the judge (who bought it) that there must
be no compensation to defendants in frivolous suits, because otherwise no one would sue.
Prosecutors would be quite hesitant in their jobs if the court required them to be responsible.
freethinker44
Well-Known Member
I don't think they have a case for malicious prosecution.
They weren't treated worse than the general public would have been treated.
It did seem like they charged some cops who weren't responsible for his death, but if it had been a group of non-LEOs it would have been the same charges at a minimum, probably more. And they probably would have been convicted.