How has Fabrizio handled this? By ignoring it. He has refused to return calls or answer emails. Both he and his captain have been overheard discussing these stories saying “people just don’t understand how things work.” They have made zero effort to educate us or provide information about their internal policies that allow such serious crimes as rape and possibly murder go uninvestigated.
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“Oregon has an incarceration rate of 555 per 100,000 people … meaning that it locks up a higher percentage of its people than almost any democratic country on earth.”
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Prosecutors rely heavily upon local law enforcement to gather evidence and investigate crimes before taking a case to trial. Failures or errors in this early phase can result in a failed prosecution or a determination not to prosecute at all. Even if all goes well for the policing agencies, prosecutors can still deny victims the justice they are entitled to through error or indifference.
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Despite having ample evidence and in a move that is expedient for them and an obvious gift to the perpetrator but clear statement that the victim is not important reduced the charge to a violation. Yes, I can get restitution but am unable to obtain a no-contact order
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Former Coquille PD officer James Bryant was generally regarded as a technically adept officer despite citizen complaints but then police chief Mike Reaves continued to support him even after breaking a man’s neck.
Read MoreMelissa Cribbins, John Sweet and Bob Main will be sworn in Friday at 2PM in the commissioner’s courtroom along with Mary Barton – Coos County Treasurer, Michael Dado – Coos County Surveyor, and R. Paul Frasier – District Attorney.
Read MoreThere are many dimensions to rigorous due diligence that must be guided by experience and common sense to determine if an investment might earn a profit, if factors might minimize risk and perhaps even if long term conditions allow growth of the investment. In the matter of Roseburg Forest Products’ “imminent opportunity” and need for immediate rail service the Port might have undertaken some research to determine if there was, in fact, an opportunity with a qualified and financially capable purchaser.
Read MoreMany comments criticize the jury for their finding without hard physical evidence but, in fact, they acted “boldly” as Frasier implored them to during his closing argument. Objections to this verdict would seem to imply that many people believe that as long as any killer is clever or adept at covering their tracks they can walk away even if there is a preponderance of circumstantial evidence to conclude their guilt.
Read MoreOfficers Ray McNeely and Chris Webley as well as the rest of CPD have done an excellent job and have provided proof that with the right leadership and guidance they are all worthy to be called ‘crime fighters’ not just ‘traffic nazis‘.
Read MoreAll in all, both sides are relying on circumstantial evidence to make their case, the defense just as much as the prosecution. As I have said before, I would not want to be a juror in this trial.
Read MoreHe pointed out that McGuffin was aware of details of an argument at the Mitchell house between the hours of 7 and 9 PM that he could only have learned from the victim. McGuffin maintains he never saw Freeman again after 7 PM.
Read MoreWhen defense had finished with the witness, DA Paul Frasier, on redirect, asked Walker if any trace evidence or DNA from anyone was found on the clothing of Leah Freeman? “No”, she answered. “After such a long time, that is not unusual”.
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