Cop sent an apology cake: 'Sorry I Tased You'
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"They" being Escambia County? To my knowledge governments aren't responsible when it's deputies are involved in domestic disputes, which this obviously was.
How is this a domestic dispute? If a guy stalks and harrasses a woman who isnt interested, is that considered a "domestic" dispute to you?
"The suit alleges when Wohlers arrived at the apartment complex, he "used his apparent law enforcement authority to intimidate, harass, and threaten plaintiff ... about her personal life. Because Wohlers did not like how Plaintiff failed to respond to his show of authority, Wohlers became increasingly aggressive toward employees at the apartment complex’s office, including with Ms. Byron."
"The suit alleges...".
It's always kind of nice to hear the other side of the story. While there is absolutely no justification for what the off duty officer did, perhaps there had been some flirtation on the victim's part, giving the officer reason to believe that she was interested.
In any event, the county is not liable for his actions.
Which says it all and you know it.
Your turn: do you believe the county should be held liable for the actions of an off duty deputy?
Nope, i believe he should be himself. If he was on duty, then thats different.
A couple million
Most definitely.
It is an added assurance that police departments will choose better candidates, which can help prevent these things from happening in the first place.
As well, is it justice that someone with average income be sued for potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars for something like that?
Not really.
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Your turn: do you believe the county should be held liable for the actions of an off duty deputy?
Present your case showing that Escambia County Sheriffs Dept. knowingly hired an emotionally/psychologically unfit person to serve as a Deputy Sheriff.
Now we get to the gist of the matter. Stephanie Bryon, the alleged victim, knows that the taxpayers of Escambia County Florida have much more money that Deputy Sheriff Michael Wohlers. This case appears to be all about money, "deep pockets" money.
Your turn: do you believe the county should be held liable for the actions of an off duty deputy?
Present your case showing that Escambia County Sheriffs Dept. knowingly hired an emotionally/psychologically unfit person to serve as a Deputy Sheriff.
Now we get to the gist of the matter. Stephanie Bryon, the alleged victim, knows that the taxpayers of Escambia County Florida have much more money that Deputy Sheriff Michael Wohlers. This case appears to be all about money, "deep pockets" money.
Foxfire
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If the County Prosecutor failed to charge the "off duty" officer with unlawful use of police equipment for the commission of a felonious assault, just as I would expect a civilian to be charged under similar circumstances, then they do share a certain culpability IMHO. To what extent, I couldn't say sans further investigation.
The errant officer's Attorney seems to think that he (Officer Wohlers) was indeed acting in "performance of his duties" and seeks protection from civil liabilities by invoking "qualified immunity" laws. He seems to want it both ways here.
Candy's dandy, but tasers are just out-of-the-question. :think:
Funny thing about investigations, they usually come up with the truth (based on evidence and witness accounts) unlike an emotion provoking story on a tabloid newsrag..
Don't cha just hate it when there are two sides to a story.
Foxfire
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That's exactly what I was aluding to.
Yes. Most especially when both stories represent the same side.
