Jump to content
The Political Lounge

Bill would let cops seek damages from protesters


pilight

Recommended Posts

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-county-legislature-police-officers-1.50321169

Quote

The bill, which cleared the legislature's Rules and Public Safety committees, would create an "irrebuttable presumption" that any harassment or injury is motivated by their status as a uniformed police officer — prohibiting those who violate the law from being able to justify their motivation.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

No way this can hold up in court. It is a slap in the face to the principle that the burden of proof is on those who bring the charges. This is one of the reasons that hate crime laws are ridiculous and actually pervert justice. Punish the crime. Don't try to assume the thoughts.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, pilight said:

That's of little comfort to the people who are harmed while it makes its way through the court system

I agree. Hopefully an injunction is put in place immediately to stop it from going into effect. I am typically not a fan of court injunctions, but this is an example where it is necessary because long term damage could result without one.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...