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Grand jury refuses to indict over botched SWAT raid that disfigured toddler
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:06 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:06 pm
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A Habersham County grand jury has decided not to charge any of the law enforcement officers involved in the botched drug raid that disfigured a toddler.
Nineteen-month-old Bounkham “Bou Bou” Phonesavanh’s nose was detached from his face after a stun grenade landed in his playpen during the raid, carried out by a Habersham SWAT team in May. According to an incident report obtained from the Habersham sheriff’s office, deputies were told to anticipate a cache of weapons and armed guards at the home.
A search inside turned up neither guns nor drugs. Wanis Thonetheva, who didn’t even live at the house, was arrested later that day without incident and charged only with possession of methamphetamine.
Mawuli Davis, the attorney for the Phonesavanh family, said the family was “devastated” to learn no criminal charges would be brought.
The 23-person grand jury heard evidence for six days before releasing their 15-page presentment.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:10 pm to Jim Rockford
That kid was guilty of something, he just never been caught
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:13 pm to Jim Rockford
Collateral damage in the War on Drugs. shite happens, right?
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:13 pm to Jim Rockford
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This post was edited on 11/17/21 at 8:35 am
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:13 pm to Jim Rockford
I'm sure there will be a civil suit but it's crazy that there wasn't even an indictment.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:15 pm to 03GeeTee
I would assume the family will still probably get millions in a civil suit, correct?
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:15 pm to 03GeeTee
I hate the war on drugs and the cops here acted like pricks but I'm not sure they deserve prison. Sounds like an honest tragic mistake.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:16 pm to 03GeeTee
Cops almost never get indicted for shite like this.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:17 pm to Jim Rockford
well, I can't see where they did anything criminal, so I'd say that was the right decision...
they were negligent as hell, and as a result, none of them will ever have to work again once the lawsuits are done...but that is a whole different matter...
they were negligent as hell, and as a result, none of them will ever have to work again once the lawsuits are done...but that is a whole different matter...
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:17 pm to Brightside Bengal
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I would assume the family will still probably get millions in a civil suit, correct?
Georgia, foreign sounding name, mom gets up on the stand and testifies in broken English. County's lawyer talks about 'tragic accident, no one at fault, protect our children from drugs, rabble rabble."
I wouldn't count on them getting a dime.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:17 pm to Jim Rockford
I could see not being indicted, but there should definately be some monetary penalty. I hate frivolous lawsuits, but dis ain't one
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:24 pm to Jim Rockford
What's new? Our criminal justice system is a joke.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:31 pm to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
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What's new? Our criminal justice system is a joke.
So fricking trivial. Hopefully the cops get what they deserve one way or the other.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:34 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:Are you saying "Georgia" is a foreign sounding name? is that a poor attempt at humor? Georgia has become a very popular common name.
Georgia, foreign sounding name
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 10:35 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:36 pm to Spankum
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well, I can't see where they did anything criminal, so I'd say that was the right decision...
they were negligent as hell, and as a result, none of them will ever have to work again once the lawsuits are done...but that is a whole different matter...
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:36 pm to arcalades
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Are you saying "Georgia" is a foreign sounding name?
It's in the state of Georgia.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:38 pm to Mizzoufan26
The cop hate on the board is fricking insane. So much pussy in these kind ofpost . Shaking like a bitch when you get pulled over.
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