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Federal law enforcement reports on LA protesters during June demonstrations contained false statements, leading to the dismissal of several felony charges, highlighting issues with accuracy and prosecutorial practices in politically charged cases.
The Albuquerque Police Department addressed an ongoing administrative investigation involving over 150 DWI case dismissals, with accusations of officers being paid to dismiss cases. Chief Harold Medina provided a timeline of dismissed cases from 2015 to 2023, noting a significant decrease in dismissals after changes made in 2022. The department is investigating its DWI Unit members, and Commander Hartsock will lead the investigation. The chief also mentioned issues with the notification process for missed court dates and emphasized that the blame cannot be solely placed on the DA's Office.
Five Albuquerque police officers and a DWI attorney are under investigation by the FBI, with court records revealing a connection between them and the dismissed DWI cases. The officers failed to appear in court or provide evidence in 29 instances, prompting suspicions of intentional actions. The Bernalillo County district attorney has dismissed over 150 cases involving these officers, leading to concerns about their conduct and potential consequences for repeatedly missing court appearances.
The Michigan Supreme Court has declined to hear appeals against former officials involved in the Flint water crisis. The court previously ruled that state prosecutors improperly used a "one-man grand jury" to indict the officials. The dismissed cases included charges against former state and city officials for their handling of the 2014 water crisis, which led to lead contamination and an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. The Supreme Court's decision not to hear the appeals marks the end of this set of criminal charges. The Flint Water Prosecution Team plans to explore other options for releasing evidence to the public.