School teacher killed by police for rolling up her car window

[phill4paul]

I'm actually surprised it's getting taken to court at all... kinda pokes a hole in my "no video didn't happen" theory

It may have to become a "no video and no more than 2 years in jail" theory, which just doesn't have the same ring to it

I dunno. Murder is a serious charge. It usually entails some seriously damning evidence. Otherwise, it is usually 'manslaughter.' We shall see. In the meantime I am satisfied with the recommendations of the grand jury. These aren't the typical 'get out of jail free card' charges.

 

[TheTexan]

I dunno. Murder is a serious charge. It usually entails some seriously damning evidence. Otherwise, it is usually 'manslaughter.' We shall see. In the meantime I am satisfied with the recommendations of the grand jury. These aren't the typical 'get out of jail free card' charges.

Well, something doesn't add up. Is there evidence we don't know about? Another witness? Video?

Usually when it's one mundane's word against a cop the case is immediately thrown out.

Perhaps the fact that he shot at her again after his hand had already been "released from the window"... as that can proven by ballistics. But again, even that's a stretch.

 

[XxNeXuSxX]

WTF is wrong with the husband?!? YOU'RE WIFE WAS MURDERED BUT YOU DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS EXCESSIVE FORCE? Your wife deserves better, ass.

 

[JK/SEA]

He'll get fired. No jail time. The family will receive an undetermined amount of payoff. Cop finds another job as a cop in Bumfuck, Idaho in 3 months. Ahhh, balance to the universe and Lethalmiko will smile.

 

[phill4paul]

Well, something doesn't add up. Is there evidence we don't know about? Another witness? Video?

Usually when it's one mundane's word against a cop the case is immediately thrown out.

Perhaps the fact that he shot at her again after his hand had already been "released from the window"... as that can proven by ballistics. But again, even that's a stretch.

I dunno. From what I understand a Grand Jury only makes a recommendation. It is up to the States A.G. to frame the case and the charges. I may be wrong. We shall see.

 

[XxNeXuSxX]

I dunno. Murder is a serious charge. It usually entails some seriously damning evidence. Otherwise, it is usually 'manslaughter.' We shall see. In the meantime I am satisfied with the recommendations of the grand jury. These aren't the typical 'get out of jail free card' charges.

Let's see:

if I drive away from a girlfriend because she's clearly violent. I don't see how driving AWAY constitutes any different motive than namecalling would. Neither constitute threatening aggression; in fact, the victim was diffusing a VIOLENT situation; Uniform or not.

 

[phill4paul]

Let's see:

if I drive away from a girlfriend because she's clearly violent. I don't see how driving AWAY constitutes any different motive than namecalling would. Neither constitute threatening aggression; in fact, the victim was diffusing a VIOLENT situation; Uniform or not.

Was/is this hypothetical girlfriend a cop?

Whatever the evidence it convinced the G.J. enough to warrant charges of murder AND discharging a firearm during the commission of a FELONY. Now it will be up to the A.G.. Hopefully, he/she will follow their recommendations.

 

[Anti Federalist]

Cop fired.



Culpeper Police Officer Charged With Murder Terminated

http://www.newsplex.com/home/headli...ted_as_Culpeper_Police_Officer_159914065.html

June 21, 2012

Effective June 19, Daniel Harmon-Wright’s employment with the Culpeper Police Department was terminated. This termination occurred after the completion of an Internal Affairs investigation into the matter of the shooting of Patricia Cook. Earlier this month, Harmon-Wright pleaded not guilty.

The Town would like to thank the community for its patience throughout this process.

 

[phill4paul]

Cop fired.



Culpeper Police Officer Charged With Murder Terminated

http://www.newsplex.com/home/headli...ted_as_Culpeper_Police_Officer_159914065.html

June 21, 2012

Effective June 19, Daniel Harmon-Wright’s employment with the Culpeper Police Department was terminated. This termination occurred after the completion of an Internal Affairs investigation into the matter of the shooting of Patricia Cook. Earlier this month, Harmon-Wright pleaded not guilty.

The Town would like to thank the community for its patience throughout this process.

It's a start. I'm sure the PBA will sit on its hands until a verdict comes in. If acquittal then they'll go full bore for reinstatement and back pay.

 

[PaulConventionWV]

In any case, what is so hard about telling the cop, "I left the oven on at home and I am rushing to switch it off. Can you give me a ride while you ask me your questions?"

Better yet, the cop should run with him. Ah, but it's not about the questions. It's about the control.

 

[tod evans]

All in favor say "AYE"

 

[Anti Federalist]

"Bizarre" my ass.

Nice spin, calling it "bizarre", since it looks like this asshole may get actually get convicted on this.

Because, it's only in rare or "bizarre" cases that the enforcers light up and kill a Mundane, right?


Trial date set for Culpeper officer accused in bizarre traffic stop shooting

Posted on: 11:25 pm, August 7, 2012, by Nick Dutton

http://wtvr.com/2012/08/07/trial-da...cer-accused-in-bizarre-traffic-stop-shooting/

CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) – A trial date has been set for the former police officer accused of shooting and killing a woman during a bizarre traffic stop.

The Culpeper Star-Exponent reports that Daniel Harmon-Wright will be tried on Jan. 22. Additionally, the judge is considering a request to move the trial from Culpeper to Lynchburg.

Investigators said Harmon-Wright shot at Patricia Cook seven times in a church parking lot back in February, killing her.

Harmon-Wright said he was talking with Cook, who was inside her Jeep, when she took off and dragged him.

But an eyewitness says the officer was not dragged by the vehicle.

 

[aGameOfThrones]

judge is considering a request to move the trial from Culpeper to Lynchburg

..

 

[Danke]

judge is considering a request to move the trial from Culpeper to Lynchburg

I'd like to be a judge in a town called "Lynchburg"

 

[phill4paul]

I'd like to be a judge in a town called "Lynchburg"

Ain't much there. You'd be bored to death. Unless you wanted to take courses at Liberty University. Which would still pretty much bore you to death.

 

[Danke]

Ain't much there. You'd be bored to death. Unless you wanted to take courses at Liberty University. Which would still pretty much bore you to death.

Wouldn't be boring there if I were the judge.

 

[phill4paul]

Wouldn't be boring there if I were the judge.

 

[Anti Federalist]

Update bump

 

[Brian4Liberty]

http://www.dailyprogress.com/starexponent/article_6e81c74c-6a5d-11e2-8af0-001a4bcf6878.html


Daniel Harmon-Wright guilty of voluntary manslaughter

A former Culpeper Police officer faces up to 25 years in prison for killing local housewife Patricia Ann Cook, 54, nearly a year ago on East Street.

A 12-member jury Tuesday found Daniel Harmon-Wright, 33, guilty of voluntary manslaughter, shooting into an occupied vehicle and shooting into an occupied vehicle resulting in death following about nine hours of deliberation Monday and Tuesday.

"I don't see this as a categorical statement with respect to law enforcement," said special prosecutor Jim Fisher, Fauquier County Commonwealth's Attorney, in a press conference following the verdict. "I think this was a unique situation with a unique defendant, who stepped out of line in a very aggressive fashion and broke the rules so the system has held him accountable."

A dramatic silence filled the courtroom in Culpeper County Circuit Court when word came in around 4:15 p.m. that a verdict had been reached. Harmon-Wright, prior to taking his seat beside attorney Daniel Hawes, kissed his wife on the mouth. The mother of his baby son attended all six days of the trial, beginning last Tuesday along with at least nine other family members.

Harmon-Wright, a former U.S. Marine, who served a tour in Iraq, covered his face with his hands as the verdict was read, and one female juror wiped away tears. The former Culpeper Police Officer was then handcuffed and escorted by three Culpeper County Sheriff's bailiffs to the Culpeper County Jail, adjacent to the courthouse.

 

[tod evans]

Good!

I hope he actually serves the 25..