Why do you think the police felt it was neccesary to lie in order to get a judge to sign a warrant allowing them entry into what turned out to be a 90 some year old womans house which resluted in her death?
And what do you think suitable punishment should have been for the cops involved?
2007-07-22 09:19:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
WASHINGTON – The House Judiciary Committee held hearings today to examine the dangers of the informant system as used in drug law enforcement. Today’s hearing was prompted by the tragic death of a 92-year-old Atlanta woman, Kathryn Johnston, who was shot during a botched SWAT raid of her home. The raid was based on information fabricated by police, who falsely attributed the misinformation to a confidential informant. Civil rights advocates and members of Congress called for an overhaul of the informant system, instituting oversight mechanisms and safeguards to prevent future injustices.
2007-07-22 09:31:44 · update #1
To NickF and every other person who may attempt to change the subject and point their finger at myself and others whom are concerned about the direction of our country and the police abuses that are happening daily.
A lie is indeed an immoral act, but when your lie leads to the murder of another then the lie is no longer just a lie, now is it?
I suppose my question should include~
How many people will attempt to excuse the behavior of officers involved in such tragedies?
2007-07-22 09:36:35 · update #2
Well where do I start all people in Law enforcement stick together and if they get someone who goes aginst what they do they get rid of them.I think they should get the max penalty but that will never happen.I think police here in the US have way to much authority and they abuse it as well.And the reason why they lie because 90% of the time they get away with it.Every one in our Law system is all connected and they all stick together.
2007-07-22 09:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it's the same case that I read about recently, the police entered the wrong house by mistake. They did not lie since they got the warrant for the correct address. If I am wrong then I apologize.
2007-07-22 16:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They could have been mistaken, or they might have intentionally lied. If mistaken, the are liable only for actual damages.
If they committed perjury in their sworn affidavits in support of the warrant, that's grounds for contempt of court charges and being fired, plus civil penalties and liability. See 42 USC 1983.
2007-07-22 16:23:26 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
they lied cause they wanted some action! and the suitable punishment should be immediate dismissal and imprisonment for at least 6 months, so that other officers know for sure it's not ok to lie to get the job done.
2007-07-22 16:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by Danny's Not Cool 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
why did they lie? i guess you have to ask them.
suitable punishment, well there's is law right?
the prosecutor should know, based on the law we are using right now, what is the best punishment.
2007-07-23 06:25:57 · answer #5 · answered by royaliscross 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Same reasons YOU lie! And don't EVEN say you have NEVER lied.
2007-07-22 16:27:36 · answer #6 · answered by DIAL 911 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
they are trained to lie, and they should be put to death
2007-07-22 16:22:57 · answer #7 · answered by plhudson01 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
cuz they are no good and dont care they should go to prison
2007-07-22 16:22:19 · answer #8 · answered by superdawg42091 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋