That's all excellent news, Bears. It sounds like you've finally found some people who are competent. I hope you are as successful with lawsuits.
Don't forget we'll have to grow our hair long and befriend Jesus (I forget if He's on Facebook or LJ).
I Was Strangled and Beaten by a Stranger. I'm Injured. I'm Angry.
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Good one BDF!
Glad to see you stickin' it to Da Man!
No wait, that's not right... ah yes...
Glad to see Da Man is stickin' it to him!
Seriously, good result. It can only get better.
And I hope you have the details of the cops that messed up and the detective has them, they need some kind of disciplinary action for damn sloppy work.
Glad to see you stickin' it to Da Man!
No wait, that's not right... ah yes...
Glad to see Da Man is stickin' it to him!
Seriously, good result. It can only get better.
And I hope you have the details of the cops that messed up and the detective has them, they need some kind of disciplinary action for damn sloppy work.
So happy to read the update BDF. Started my day off with a big YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hang tough, gal. It's still a long road ahead but you have a navigator now.
Hang tough, gal. It's still a long road ahead but you have a navigator now.
Already started on the hair. It's down to the tip of my nose in front and over the collar in back. Not long yet, just it's on its way.
And this is California. There are lots of guys named Jesus, and likely a lot more the closer we get to the southern border! We could pick one up on the way if you need him for a lucky charm.
Good to hear you have gotten some positive movement from the LAPD, Bears! Don't let up! Keep the pressure on them to arrest that turd and lock him up for good! Remember, you have the support of every one of us.
I don't think we ever talked directly before, Bears, but I followed your ordeal with shock and horror. I didn't know what to say that would not sound hollow. But now I want to say that I'm so happy that something is going your way, and that the police is finally doing their job. Your courage and determination is a touchstone for us all, as citizens and human beings.
Please, keep us informed. We are with you.
Please, keep us informed. We are with you.
It was very nice to get some acknowledgement that there were huge procedural and administrative screw ups on my case. I recieved an apology from the lady detective, and later, the gentleman detective for the major blunders that almost sent me through the cracks.
Not taking pictures was one.
Not reporting my injuries was another.
Incorrectly reporting that I declined medical treatment was another. They helped load me into the ambulance!
Letting the guy out on bail for an inappropriate charge for the severity of the crime was another.
Listing me as a victim and then treating me as a witness was another.
Claiming I tried to pry the attacker off the victim and provoked him into punching me in the face is another. Never happened.
Assigning me to the City Attorney instead of the DA was another screw up. I think had I not intervened, the case would have never been brought to the attention of the court, or would have been delayed past any statutes of limitations. He would have walked out of his jail cell with nary a peep from the court system or any other LE.
That other police report that supposedly told my side of the story? Doesn't exist. They never filed it, like they were supposed to. They only filed one report, for the other victim.
The police report didn't even use proper spelling or grammar. They couldn't get their times straight on when they were called to the scene. It was so jumbled and backward, so inconsistent that you couldn't follow the chain of events in any logical manner.
I'm appalled and amazed at the incompetence that left me in limbo for over a week.
But that's not all! While I was at the precinct, I saw them do the following:
Accidentally impound a guy's brand new car. The officer didn't bother to check for registration in the window before towing it off. The guy came into the precinct to report it stolen and found that it had been impounded for no registration, instead. He recieved an apology and a reimbursement for damages to the car because they left it in Park while towing it.
Without asking questions or mirandizing, they arrested and frisked a 14 year old girl who came in to report a school fight. In full view of everyone. Amazing. They lied to the girl and said her mom knew what was going on and approved of their actions. She didn't, and came stomping and screaming into the police precinct 20 minutes after the arrest. That still hadn't been resolved by the time we left.
Not taking pictures was one.
Not reporting my injuries was another.
Incorrectly reporting that I declined medical treatment was another. They helped load me into the ambulance!
Letting the guy out on bail for an inappropriate charge for the severity of the crime was another.
Listing me as a victim and then treating me as a witness was another.
Claiming I tried to pry the attacker off the victim and provoked him into punching me in the face is another. Never happened.
Assigning me to the City Attorney instead of the DA was another screw up. I think had I not intervened, the case would have never been brought to the attention of the court, or would have been delayed past any statutes of limitations. He would have walked out of his jail cell with nary a peep from the court system or any other LE.
That other police report that supposedly told my side of the story? Doesn't exist. They never filed it, like they were supposed to. They only filed one report, for the other victim.
The police report didn't even use proper spelling or grammar. They couldn't get their times straight on when they were called to the scene. It was so jumbled and backward, so inconsistent that you couldn't follow the chain of events in any logical manner.
I'm appalled and amazed at the incompetence that left me in limbo for over a week.
But that's not all! While I was at the precinct, I saw them do the following:
Accidentally impound a guy's brand new car. The officer didn't bother to check for registration in the window before towing it off. The guy came into the precinct to report it stolen and found that it had been impounded for no registration, instead. He recieved an apology and a reimbursement for damages to the car because they left it in Park while towing it.
Without asking questions or mirandizing, they arrested and frisked a 14 year old girl who came in to report a school fight. In full view of everyone. Amazing. They lied to the girl and said her mom knew what was going on and approved of their actions. She didn't, and came stomping and screaming into the police precinct 20 minutes after the arrest. That still hadn't been resolved by the time we left.
Ah, gotta love the LAPD ...
Personally, if I were you, I'd STILL get a Civil lawyer and sue the LAPD - it wasn't a simple or honest mistake; it was complete incompotence and practically reckless disregard of their duties - and it put you in a potentially danerous situation; and caused you a lot of mental anguish. Given this, get yourself a good, large monetary settlement. Money won't fix what happened to you; but it sure wiill help ith the doctor bills, relocation expenses you're shouldering now, etc. I also glad you were finally able to get the real facts introduced so that they can get another warrant out on this animal. Unless the perp hears about all this; what they'll probably do is try to pick him up at the apartment; and if he's no longer there; they'll wait for him to walk into court for the dispostion of the one charge he has against him; them arrest him again, and slap the Felony charge on him. If he doesn't show at court; then he'll ALSO have skipped on bail; and with your Felony Battery charge added; once he's caught, he'll be going up river for a good long stretch. Also, if he IS on th loose, I wouldn't wotty about him coming after you; he'll be more concerned with not getting picked up. Again, either way, I'm glad things are starting to go more your way; and DON'T let the LAPD off the Civil hook either - a good Civil lawyer would be licking his lips and alivating at a good payoff for the incompotence displayed and perpetrated by the officers who responded to your incident.
Get well soon too.
Nope, no explanation beyond "I have no idea how this happened."
I am from the uk and i know our cops are not all ways best and brightest but is this normally the way the cops behave in the USA?
I guess it depends on the department, but no police should be allowed to exist with that level of incompetence.
Bears, I hope that their (how should I put this?) colossal fuck ups doesn't hurt the case. This guy deserves to go to jail and you deserve justice. Hopefully, now that they're finally listening, something can be done.
Bears, I hope that their (how should I put this?) colossal fuck ups doesn't hurt the case. This guy deserves to go to jail and you deserve justice. Hopefully, now that they're finally listening, something can be done.
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