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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Supreme Court ruling could change how police use-of-force cases are prosecuted
Changes could be coming to how excessive force at the hands of law enforcement could be prosecuted. On Thursday, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the actions prior to a deadly encounter should also be considered. It's a precedent that was set over 35 years ago as a result of a case that took place in Charlotte. And while seconds do count in a deadly force situation, what about the minutes leading up to those encounters? This ruling helps to answer what happens if an officer's decision-making puts them in a situation where they have no choice but to use deadly force. ALSO READ: Suspect dead, woman and child shot after officer-involved shootout in Lancaster County Channel 9's Glenn Counts spoke with Attorney Scott MacLatchie about the deadly force training. Latchie is also a former deputy with Los Angeles County. 'My only concern is that it could lead to hesitancy, which in a moment where there is a true deadly force threat could result in a loss of life,' said MacLatchie. However, he did agree that this decision would make it easier to sue officers and their departments. 'The only change I see is that it will afford those suing the police the benefit of a potential argument,' MacLatchie elaborated. Channel 9 also spoke with a group of community activists who fight for social justice, as well as police reform. Activist Kass Ottley said she has taken to the streets many times in the aftermath of a police shooting. She said she was thrilled at the Supreme Court's decision. 'I think it's giving folks more of a fighting chance when the worst happens,' said Ottley. 'With no question, no thought about it, the officer said they feared for their life, and that's it. I'm happy they are going to look at more of what happened leading into that.' And while MacLatchie doesn't believe this decision will change anything, Ottley disagrees. 'I'm happy that it's a step in the right direction because I'm tired of seeing Black and Brown people gunned down,' said Ottley. While the ruling does make it easier for citizens to sue the police department, it does not address questions of liability. VIDEO: Suspect dead, woman and child shot after officer-involved shootout in Lancaster County
Otago Daily Times
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
After commanding Diamonds Day win, Jumal has trainer, driver in his thrall
Jumal, with Samantha Ottley at the reins, winds down having won the Diamond Creek Farm Classic at Ascot Park in Invercargill on Sunday. PHOTO: HRNZ / YOUTUBE There is only going to be one argument between Steven Reid and Samantha Ottley after Jumal's Group 1 win on Diamonds Day. The 2-year-old justified his red-hot favouritism on Sunday with a brilliant win in the Diamond Creek Farm Classic at Ascot Park. While Reid and Ottley are in agreement on Jumal being a classy customer, the pair are yet to agree on who is the bigger fan of the exciting youngster. "I think Steven thinks he's his No1 fan, but no, I certainly am," Ottley said. "He is just a wee gem. For having three starts, he is just such a wee professional. "If you look at him now, you wouldn't even know he has had a race." Ottley's high opinion of Jumal was part of the reason the reinswoman took no chances in Sunday's Group 1 feature. After runner-up Freeze Frame took the lead off the favourites early, Ottley immediately retook the front. "I thought on paper he was the best horse in the field, so I thought I would take luck out of it. "I knew he would be good in front or in behind." Reid and Ottley have formed a winning association in the months since the trainer moved from Auckland to Canterbury. The reinswoman was full of praise for the trainer, who has unearthed yet another star pacer in Jumal. "You get a lot of confidence driving for Steven," Ottley said. "He has his horses ready to go and they're very, very sharp. "I have been lucky not just to drive for this fellow, but I have had a few winners for him, and I hope it can continue." Jumal is raced by Malcolm Wrigley from Reid's old stomping ground in Pukekohe. The northern owner, who made the trip south to take in Jumal's Group 1 triumph, shares in the ownership of the pacer with Reid's partner, Bella Storer. Ottley and Reid contributed to a special result for the Dawe family on Diamonds Day with Rakero Lightning. The pacer ran second to Midnight Babe in Sunday's opener, both horses raced by Dawe Contracting. The quinella came days after the death of Ray Dawe, who owned both Dawe Contracting and Rakero Racing Stables alongside Ronnie and Kevin Dawe. Midnight Babe is by champion sire Bettor's Delight from the outstanding former race mare Beaudiene Bad Babe, who won the Group 2 Southern Oaks Final on Diamonds Day in 2009.
