Criminal Defense News of the Week
by: Sduclos • November 20, 2012 • no comments
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Investigation Confirms-PPB Continues to Make Same Mistakes in Police Shootings
Independent consultants investigating 7 Portland police shootings released their report this week. The report details some of the consistent errors that led to the shootings and calls on PPB and the City to end a 48-hour rule that allows police to wait two days before answering questions related to the use of force. They also criticize officers for failing to give medical assistance to victims. Read more in the Oregonian report.
City Council Supports Cop Cams
The remaining advocates on City Council have agreed to the new ordinance to allow videotaping on private property, which will be monitored by the police. Although there are some limitations on when and how to monitor the tapes, those in "high-crime" neighborhoods do not seem to fall under those protections. Read more in the Oregonian report.
Yovane Muro: uncertain future
Yovane Muro, who was charged with a 2004 murder, has been found unable to assist in his defense because of mental health issues. However, at this particular juncture he is no longer subject to civil commitment either. Because he now needs to be released from custody, police and prosecutors are grasping for a new ways to keep tabs on Mr. Muro. Read more in the Oregonian report.
Really Want to End Stop & Frisks? CHANGE THE STANDARDS!
A recent editorial in the New York Times takes a not-so-novel position for criminal defense attorneys: if you really want to end abusive stop and frisks, change the standards for conducting them. Anything short of changing those policies isn't good enough.
