CW: Police Violence
When video leaked of the in-custody death of Eric Lurry, the DA declined to charge the cops shown sticking a baton down his throat and slapping him before he became unconscious.
They did, however, charge the cop who leaked the video.
chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/…
When video leaked of the in-custody death of Eric Lurry, the DA declined to charge the cops shown sticking a baton down his throat and slapping him before he became unconscious.
They did, however, charge the cop who leaked the video.
chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/…
That cop, Javier Esqueda, now faces 20 years in prison for felony official misconduct. He's on administrative leave and the PD is trying to fire him.
Meanwhile the two arresting cops are good - cleared by the DA and just six day suspensions from the PD.
chicagotribune.com/news/ct-joliet…
Meanwhile the two arresting cops are good - cleared by the DA and just six day suspensions from the PD.
chicagotribune.com/news/ct-joliet…
Now, the local police union has determined that Sergeant Esqueda leaking the video constitutes "conduct that is detrimental to the orderly operation of the Association" and is "so reprehensible" as to warrant removal from the organization. So he's out. shawlocal.com/the-herald-new…
I mean, they say exposing misconduct literally disturbs their "orderly operation." And not just the union, the PD would have fired him but for the city.
Can't reform this.
Can't reform this.
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