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Last week there seemed to be a big focus because the police were undercover and then they didn't identify themselves as police and just started firing?
Mar. 21 2008 11:07 AM
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ab
Katie,
I would think that an undercover cop would have to identify him/herself when they are arresting someone...otherwise how does the person know they are a cop and not some random person pointing a gun at them or possibly threatening them in some way? Maybe I'm not understanding your question...
Mar. 21 2008 10:37 AM
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michael winslow
from INWOOD
There is no jury.
the defendants gave up their right to a jury trial because they wouldn't have received a fair trial because of the publicity.
so a judge will decide guilt or innocence
Mar. 21 2008 10:10 AM
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Katie
from FOREST HILLS
Is there any estimate on when this trial be conclude and jury deliberations begin? Three weeks? a month?
Is it normal for an undercover officer to identify themself when they arrest someone?
I didn't understand the importance of that distinction last week. I appreciate anyone's help to clarify.
Mar. 21 2008 10:06 AM
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Last week there seemed to be a big focus because the police were undercover and then they didn't identify themselves as police and just started firing?
Katie,
I would think that an undercover cop would have to identify him/herself when they are arresting someone...otherwise how does the person know they are a cop and not some random person pointing a gun at them or possibly threatening them in some way? Maybe I'm not understanding your question...
There is no jury.
the defendants gave up their right to a jury trial because they wouldn't have received a fair trial because of the publicity.
so a judge will decide guilt or innocence
Is there any estimate on when this trial be conclude and jury deliberations begin? Three weeks? a month?
Is it normal for an undercover officer to identify themself when they arrest someone?
I didn't understand the importance of that distinction last week. I appreciate anyone's help to clarify.
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