We want our readers to take a moment of pause before flying off the deep end regarding this news.
In fact . . .
This decision from the federal court MIGHT be the last straw for defenders of a former KCPD Detective that necessitates a full pardon from the Guv.
Meanwhile . . .
A Jackson County Court ruling on this case was controversial and we're honestly surprised that fed court now backs up the decision that seems to run contrary to how most of us understand the wide breath of authority and discretion FORMERLY held by police.
Here are the deets . . .
"Erik DeValkenaere violated the constitutional rights of 26-year-old Cameron Lamb when he entered his backyard without any legal reason, a U.S. District judge ruled, opening the door to financial damages for the family.
"A former Kansas City Police detective violated a Black man’s constitutional rights when he entered his property and fatally shot him, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, opening the door for monetary damages in the family’s wrongful death civil suit."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Former KCPD detective violated Cameron Lamb's rights, federal court rules in wrongful death suit
Erik DeValkenaere violated the constitutional rights of 26-year-old Cameron Lamb when he entered his backyard without any legal reason, a U.S. District judge ruled, opening the door to financial damages for the family.
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