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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•3 min saved

Misidentified Suspect Cleared in Times Square Police Attack Case

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg cleared Venezuelan man Jhoan Boada of assaulting a police officer in Times Square after concluding he played no role in the attack, despite being widely vilified and featured in a pro-Trump political ad. Further investigation revealed that the man initially identified as Boada was a separate person, who has since been charged. Other individuals initially accused of assaulting officers also had their charges downgraded or dropped due to lack of evidence. Boada's attorney criticized the rush to judgment by media, police, and elected officials, emphasizing the need to ensure innocent people are not ensnared in the criminal justice system.

via The Associated Press|

#assault #legalcriminal-justice #manhattan-district-attorney

crime-and-justice1 year ago•2 min saved

"Unveiling the Truth: Olathe Man's Fight to Clear His Name After Rally Shooting Misidentification"

An Olathe man, Denton Loudermill, is seeking to clear his name after being wrongly identified as a suspect in the mass shooting that occurred following the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade. His attorney, LaRonna Lassiter Saunders, emphasized that Loudermill was not involved in the shooting and was detained briefly on the day of the incident but was not arrested or cited. They are urging the public to focus on seeking truth and justice for the victims of the shooting, particularly the late DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan, and her family.

via KSHB 41 Kansas City News|

#chiefs #crime-and-justice #kansas-city

social-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

Boston Mayor Wu Issues Apology to Wrongfully Accused Black Men in 1989 Murder Case

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu publicly apologized to Willie Bennett and Alan Swanson, two Black men who were wrongfully accused in the 1989 murder of a pregnant white woman. The accusation caused outrage in Boston's Black community, as many felt the police unfairly targeted Black residents. Bennett and Swanson were later cleared, and Charles Stuart, the woman's husband, was found responsible for orchestrating the murder. Mayor Wu acknowledged the injustice, racism, and wrongdoing, and presented official letters of apology to both families. The Bennett family had previously sued the city and received a settlement. The apology was accepted, and the hope is that healing and awareness can begin to address the generational trauma caused by the tragedy.

via ABC News|

#apology #boston #healing

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Issues Formal Apology to Black Men Wrongly Accused in 1989 Murder

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued a formal apology to two Black men, Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett, who were wrongly accused in the 1989 murder of a white woman. The case involved the orchestrated killing of Carol Stuart by her husband, Charles Stuart, who blamed the crime on an unidentified Black gunman. The false accusation led to a crackdown on Black men in a traditionally Black neighborhood, exacerbating racial tensions in the city. The mayor acknowledged the injustice, racism, and pain endured by Swanson and Bennett, and their families, during the case.

via NBC News|

#apology #boston #crime

social-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Apologizes to Black Men Wrongly Accused in 1989 Carol Stuart Murder

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued a formal apology to two Black men, Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett, who were wrongly accused in the 1989 murder of a white woman. The case, which involved a false claim by the victim's husband blaming a Black gunman, led to a crackdown on Black men in the city's neighborhoods. The mayor acknowledged the pain inflicted on the Black community and the actions of the city officials and police department that harmed these families. The apology was accepted by the families, and the Boston Police Commissioner also apologized for the actions of the police at the time.

via The Associated Press|

#apology #boston #police-misconduct

social-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

Boston Mayor Wu Issues Formal Apology for Wrongful Accusations in Charles Stuart Case

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plans to issue a formal apology from the city to two men, Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett, who were wrongly linked to the shooting of Charles Stuart's pregnant wife over 34 years ago. The apology aims to acknowledge the harm caused to the Black community and to aid in healing the trauma caused by the city's wrongdoing. The case, extensively investigated by The Boston Globe, highlighted the distrust between the Black community and the Boston Police Department. Neither Swanson nor Bennett were formally charged, but they were publicly labeled as suspects. This apology follows years of lawsuits and a settlement with the Bennett family, but without an admission of blame.

via The Boston Globe|

#apology #boston #charles-stuart-case