Jackson County Prosecutor Argues Against KCPD Pardon

A power move letter that's making news across the metro right now . . . Here's the main point of her argument . . .

"I am writing because of numerous reports that suggest you are going to soon pardon former Kansas City Detective Eric DeValkenaere. I am writing to request that you do not pardon him.

 "DeValkenaere was fairly convicted and sentenced under Missouri law to Involuntary Manslaughter of Cameron Lamb and Armed Criminal Action. Your pardon now would preempt Attorney General Bailey’s defense of this conviction and subvert the rule of law. The appellate  process has not yet concluded. I am aware that you have been lobbied to pardon this officer, even before his trial. I imagine you might view a pardon as a way to support police. But I expect this extreme action for the only KCPD officer convicted of fatally shooting a black man will ignite distrust, protests, and public safety concerns for citizens and for police.

"The most significant threat to public safety will not come from community protests. Perhaps the greater long-term harm will be an erosion of our public safety system as fair and just."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Letter from Jackson County Prosecutor - A June 13 letter from Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker says she has learned that Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is considering pardoning a former Kansas City police officer.

Local MSM News . . .

Jackson County prosecutor warns governor against pardoning KCPD officer who killed Cameron Lamb

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is expected to issue a pardon for Eric DeValkenaere, the first Kansas City Police officer to be convicted for fatally shooting a Black man. DeValkenaere was convicted in November 2021.


Prosecutor asks Missouri Gov. not to pardon ex-KCPD detective

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker asks Missouri Governor Mike Parson to not pardon ex-Kansas City Police detective Eric DeValkenaere.


Jean Peters Baker to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson: 'Don't pardon' former KCPD detective convicted of involuntary manslaughter

DeValkenaere, a now-former KCPD detective, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in death of Cameron Lamb

 

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