Good question—click the link to the "summary injustice" story in the second paragraph to find out more about his arrest.
The judge kept out any reference to the nature of his crimes, in an effort not to unduly prejudice the jury. Knowing a little more about them as I did, I couldn't help thinking it did prejudice my opinions about his truthfulness. But the question about whether the force used was excessive remains—regardless of his convictions. At least, that's one way of seeing it.
This is a good story. I applaud you on reporting it. I have witnessed a lot of police abuse over the years. The classic abuse of power from the majority of Portland Police goes unreported and undocumented. The jury will side with the city and continue the cycle of police abuse in this "liberal and progressive" town. Good reporting like this helps fight the corruption that reaches to City Council and beyond.
Of course I don't think that Bear. I never said that. Show me where the legal process was deviated from, that's what the suit is about.
Aside from your defense of men who allegedly beat women, do you think officers went outside reasonable force to restrain this violent criminal (since there is no evidence of permanent harm)?
The judge kept out any reference to the nature of his crimes, in an effort not to unduly prejudice the jury. Knowing a little more about them as I did, I couldn't help thinking it did prejudice my opinions about his truthfulness. But the question about whether the force used was excessive remains—regardless of his convictions. At least, that's one way of seeing it.
Hypothetically speaking, there are some people that deserve a sound thrashing.
It'll be interesting to see how the jury feels.
Aside from your defense of men who allegedly beat women, do you think officers went outside reasonable force to restrain this violent criminal (since there is no evidence of permanent harm)?