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Police Misconduct and Excessive Force

Posted on 2/20/24 at 4:53 am
Posted by Lawya 1
Member since Feb 2024
43 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 4:53 am
I recently read a news article about a disabled war veteran who was acquitted of some very serious child abuse allegations. He claimed there was a conspiracy by local police and others to deprive him of his civil rights. The story is very unique. The allegations are tied to a divorce filing by his estranged wife and involve custody issues of their kids.

The veteran was in jail for well over two years awaiting trial. He had no bond. So, even after being found not guilty by a jury of his peers, he can't seem to shake the lingering stigma of being labeled a child abuser by some who refuse to accept his obvious innocence.

It's unfortunate that our justice system and the politics behind much of it allows a war hero like that veteran to be humiliated and trampled on by a few rogue cops who clearly didn't uphold their oath to protect and serve, equally.

If you're interested, the case is Nettles v Skabardis, Duffett, in federal court. Just Google it. A GoFundMe was setup to help the poor veteran. His name's Jonathan Nettles, according to the article. As a lawyer, it saddens me to read about stuff like that. Our politicians need to in act laws that remedy and help prevent a travesty of justice like that!
Posted by Innocent War Vet
Member since Feb 2024
101 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 5:09 am to
You can't expect people who don't respect the law to accept a just verdict from a jury. Some folks don't have much if any good in them. We live in a very corrupted world in which greed and lust motivate most, sadly.
Posted by Innocent War Vet
Member since Feb 2024
101 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 5:10 am to
Ty for the post!
Posted by POTUS2024
Member since Nov 2022
11164 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 5:38 am to
Civilian and military legal systems are both disasters. Both require a lot of reform. There are criminal and civil statutes that allow for accountability when law enforcement goes bad, but they are rarely used.

I have seen and been victimized by this sort of criminality. Judges and similarly positioned people could put a stop to this stuff, but they won't because they are part of the same club.
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
95647 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 6:49 am to
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The allegations are tied to a divorce filing by his estranged wife and involve custody issues of their kids.


Coming in blind, the chances she either made them up out of whole cloth or wildly blew something out of proportion in order to get the hearing in her favor seems pretty high.


If it is something that put him behind bars awaiting trial for two years, she certainly seems to have gotten what she wants through a default.
Posted by Innocent War Vet
Member since Feb 2024
101 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 6:50 am to
I completely agree. Sorry for your suffering as well. Judges definitely play a major role in the problems.
Posted by Innocent War Vet
Member since Feb 2024
101 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 6:53 am to
Unfortunately, yes. But God and karma have a way of blowing bs right back at us!
Posted by Lawya 1
Member since Feb 2024
43 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 7:03 am to
We, The People, have to demand the changes we seek.
Posted by Lawya 1
Member since Feb 2024
43 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 7:04 am to
Yeah, you just said a mouth full. Bingo!
Posted by Sidicous
Middle of Nowhere
Member since Aug 2015
17174 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 7:27 am to
quote:

Our politicians need to in act laws that remedy and help prevent a travesty of justice like that!


Politicians are NEVER a correct course of action. There’s already laws enough, he’s suing under such statutes.

If you are a real lawyer you would know this. The real solution is absolute enforcement of the laws already established. Politicians will just take time and put stuff in the new laws to enrich and empower themselves even more. And that’s without regard for the months/years they will waste attempting to get a new law passed.
Posted by Innocent War Vet
Member since Feb 2024
101 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 8:15 am to
I think what he meant is, we need laws that clearly hold false accusers accountable and make them pay for the suffering they've caused. We don't have that, yet.
Posted by Deplorableinohio
Member since Dec 2018
5577 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 8:19 am to
So what was the conspiracy of the local police? That’s his claim? Then adjudicate it now. He’s a free man and can file a civil lawsuit and get just compensation plus punitive damages if he can prove his allegations of police misconduct.
Posted by Innocent War Vet
Member since Feb 2024
101 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 8:48 am to
If you Google the case, you'll learn that he sued the corrupt cops in federal court. The exwife was sleeping with some of the cops and had kids by some! They were doing favors for her and not upholding the law like they claimed. There's evidence including several recordings.
This post was edited on 2/20/24 at 8:49 am
Posted by saint tiger225
San Diego
Member since Jan 2011
35408 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 8:53 am to
Was it really necessary to create an alt to continue pushing your GoFundMe and book?

You didn't even play it off good. 2 new accounts obsessing over one guy.
Posted by Lawya 1
Member since Feb 2024
43 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 8:58 am to
From what I read, the veteran proved his innocence in the criminal case. The civil case is much easier since only a preponderance of the evidence is needed. A NOT GUILTY verdict is hard to dispute in civil court.
Posted by Lawya 1
Member since Feb 2024
43 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 9:01 am to
You clearly have some serious issues, including online stalking, whoever you are! What's your motive?! Are you the ex-wife accuser masquerading? SMH
Posted by PsychTiger
Member since Jul 2004
99043 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 9:02 am to
Post pics of the ex-wife so we can determine guilt or innocence.
Posted by Lawya 1
Member since Feb 2024
43 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 9:13 am to
You know, they say the devil was the most beautiful angel in heaven. So consider that...
Posted by Dirk Dawgler
Where I Am
Member since Nov 2011
2482 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 10:10 am to
Come on Nettles! This is to damn obvious and is bush league grift! But check your account. Just sent $100.
Posted by Innocent War Vet
Member since Feb 2024
101 posts
Posted on 2/20/24 at 2:42 pm to
SMH ????? Yeah, you need prayer!
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