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Department of Justice to conduct independent review Mehserle case, may prosecute | abc7news.comLOS ANGELES -- The U.S. Department of Justice will conduct an independent review of the Johannes Mehserle case in order to determine whether or not the shooting merits federal prosecution, according the department.
"The Justice Department has been closely monitoring the state's investigation and prosecution," the department said in a statement.
"The Civil Rights Division, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and the FBI have an open investigation into the fatal shooting and, at the conclusion of the state's prosecution, will conduct an independent review of the facts and circumstances to determine whether the evidence warrants federal prosecution."
So let me get this straight
People are trying to compare a few people standing outside a polling booth with a night stick to the shooting and killing of an unarmed man as being anywhere near the same level of importance
Both cases the issue is race.
Black Panthers engaging in blatent voter intimidation? Oh, we'll let that pass.
Cali failed to convict the white guy of MURDER? We will investigate!
Department of Justice to conduct independent review Mehserle case, may prosecute | abc7news.com
So, because the State didn't find the man guilty as the Obama Admin wanted, they are going to try to make this a Federal Crime now?
I'd say this proves that race trumps all in the Obama Dept. of Justice.
In one case somebody was killed
The other case somebody held a night stick in a meanacing manner
I know which one I would want the government to spend resources on
what's the harm in investigating?
In one case somebody was killed
The other case somebody held a night stick in a meanacing manner
I know which one I would want the government to spend resources on
Oh I don't know... maybe they should have investigated BEFORE the state trial. They don't like the verdict so they do this.
what's the harm in investigating?
In one case somebody was killed
The other case somebody held a night stick in a meanacing manner
I know which one I would want the government to spend resources on
Department of Justice to conduct independent review Mehserle case, may prosecute | abc7news.com
So, because the State didn't find the man guilty as the Obama Admin wanted, they are going to try to make this a Federal Crime now?
I'd say this proves that race trumps all in the Obama Dept. of Justice.
In one case somebody was killed
The other case somebody held a night stick in a meanacing manner
I know which one I would want the government to spend resources on
The right to vote is fundamental, did these black panthers intimidate some people to not vote? Very likely. Yes, I would say it is very important to uphold the guilty verdict that was already obtained.
I didn't realize it was an either-or situation with those two cases.
Besides, the murder was already investigated, the state made its case and the jury decided the guilt in the matter. Unless there is some evidence of jury tampering, or witness tampering, the feds really have no reason to be involved since there isn't even a suspicion of wrongdoing from what I've read, just a dislike of the outcome. Seems more of a case where they want to try the defendant until they get the verdict they like.
Your right, the right to vote is fundamental. As it was in 2006 in Pima Arizona, where the DOJ declined to bring any charges for voter intimidation when minutemen, one of whom carried a gun were intimidating Latino voters at a polling place while also filming them. :2wave:
So let me get this straight
People are trying to compare a few people standing outside a polling booth with a night stick to the shooting and killing of an unarmed man as being anywhere near the same level of importance
In one case somebody was killed
The other case somebody held a night stick in a meanacing manner
I know which one I would want the government to spend resources on
what's the harm in investigating?
Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings. Ratified 12/15/1791.
nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb;
Your right, the right to vote is fundamental. As it was in 2006 in Pima Arizona, where the DOJ declined to bring any charges for voter intimidation when minutemen, one of whom carried a gun were intimidating Latino voters at a polling place while also filming them. :2wave:
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