School teacher killed by police for rolling up her car window

[phill4paul]

I'm actually surprised it's getting taken to court at all... kinda pokes a hole in my "no video didn't happen" theory

It may have to become a "no video and no more than 2 years in jail" theory, which just doesn't have the same ring to it

I dunno. Murder is a serious charge. It usually entails some seriously damning evidence. Otherwise, it is usually 'manslaughter.' We shall see. In the meantime I am satisfied with the recommendations of the grand jury. These aren't the typical 'get out of jail free card' charges.

[TheTexan]

I dunno. Murder is a serious charge. It usually entails some seriously damning evidence. Otherwise, it is usually 'manslaughter.' We shall see. In the meantime I am satisfied with the recommendations of the grand jury. These aren't the typical 'get out of jail free card' charges.

Well, something doesn't add up. Is there evidence we don't know about? Another witness? Video?

Usually when it's one mundane's word against a cop the case is immediately thrown out.

Perhaps the fact that he shot at her again after his hand had already been "released from the window"... as that can proven by ballistics. But again, even that's a stretch.

[XxNeXuSxX]

WTF is wrong with the husband?!? YOU'RE WIFE WAS MURDERED BUT YOU DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS EXCESSIVE FORCE? Your wife deserves better, ass.

[JK/SEA]

He'll get fired. No jail time. The family will receive an undetermined amount of payoff. Cop finds another job as a cop in Bum$#@!, Idaho in 3 months. Ahhh, balance to the universe and Lethalmiko will smile.

[phill4paul]

Well, something doesn't add up. Is there evidence we don't know about? Another witness? Video?

Usually when it's one mundane's word against a cop the case is immediately thrown out.

Perhaps the fact that he shot at her again after his hand had already been "released from the window"... as that can proven by ballistics. But again, even that's a stretch.

I dunno. From what I understand a Grand Jury only makes a recommendation. It is up to the States A.G. to frame the case and the charges. I may be wrong. We shall see.

[XxNeXuSxX]

I dunno. Murder is a serious charge. It usually entails some seriously damning evidence. Otherwise, it is usually 'manslaughter.' We shall see. In the meantime I am satisfied with the recommendations of the grand jury. These aren't the typical 'get out of jail free card' charges.

Let's see:

if I drive away from a girlfriend because she's clearly violent. I don't see how driving AWAY constitutes any different motive than namecalling would. Neither constitute threatening aggression; in fact, the victim was diffusing a VIOLENT situation; Uniform or not.

[phill4paul]

Let's see:

if I drive away from a girlfriend because she's clearly violent. I don't see how driving AWAY constitutes any different motive than namecalling would. Neither constitute threatening aggression; in fact, the victim was diffusing a VIOLENT situation; Uniform or not.

Was/is this hypothetical girlfriend a cop?

Whatever the evidence it convinced the G.J. enough to warrant charges of murder AND discharging a firearm during the commission of a FELONY. Now it will be up to the A.G.. Hopefully, he/she will follow their recommendations.

[Anti Federalist]

Cop fired.



Culpeper Police Officer Charged With Murder Terminated

http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlin...159914065.html

June 21, 2012

Effective June 19, Daniel Harmon-Wright’s employment with the Culpeper Police Department was terminated. This termination occurred after the completion of an Internal Affairs investigation into the matter of the shooting of Patricia Cook. Earlier this month, Harmon-Wright pleaded not guilty.

The Town would like to thank the community for its patience throughout this process.

[phill4paul]

Cop fired.



Culpeper Police Officer Charged With Murder Terminated

http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlin...159914065.html

June 21, 2012

Effective June 19, Daniel Harmon-Wright’s employment with the Culpeper Police Department was terminated. This termination occurred after the completion of an Internal Affairs investigation into the matter of the shooting of Patricia Cook. Earlier this month, Harmon-Wright pleaded not guilty.

The Town would like to thank the community for its patience throughout this process.

It's a start. I'm sure the PBA will sit on its hands until a verdict comes in. If acquittal then they'll go full bore for reinstatement and back pay.

[PaulConventionWV]

In any case, what is so hard about telling the cop, "I left the oven on at home and I am rushing to switch it off. Can you give me a ride while you ask me your questions?"

Better yet, the cop should run with him. Ah, but it's not about the questions. It's about the control.

[tod evans]

All in favor say "AYE"

[Anti Federalist]

"Bizarre" my ass.

Nice spin, calling it "bizarre", since it looks like this $#@! may get actually get convicted on this.

Because, it's only in rare or "bizarre" cases that the enforcers light up and kill a Mundane, right?


Trial date set for Culpeper officer accused in bizarre traffic stop shooting

Posted on: 11:25 pm, August 7, 2012, by Nick Dutton

http://wtvr.com/2012/08/07/trial-dat...stop-shooting/

CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) – A trial date has been set for the former police officer accused of shooting and killing a woman during a bizarre traffic stop.

The Culpeper Star-Exponent reports that Daniel Harmon-Wright will be tried on Jan. 22. Additionally, the judge is considering a request to move the trial from Culpeper to Lynchburg.

Investigators said Harmon-Wright shot at Patricia Cook seven times in a church parking lot back in February, killing her.

Harmon-Wright said he was talking with Cook, who was inside her Jeep, when she took off and dragged him.

But an eyewitness says the officer was not dragged by the vehicle.

[aGameOfThrones]

judge is considering a request to move the trial from Culpeper to Lynchburg

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[Danke]

judge is considering a request to move the trial from Culpeper to Lynchburg

I'd like to be a judge in a town called "Lynchburg"

[phill4paul]

I'd like to be a judge in a town called "Lynchburg"

Ain't much there. You'd be bored to death. Unless you wanted to take courses at Liberty University. Which would still pretty much bore you to death.

[Danke]

Ain't much there. You'd be bored to death. Unless you wanted to take courses at Liberty University. Which would still pretty much bore you to death.

Wouldn't be boring there if I were the judge.

[phill4paul]

Wouldn't be boring there if I were the judge.

[Anti Federalist]

Update bump

[Brian4Liberty]

http://www.dailyprogress.com/starexp...a4bcf6878.html


Daniel Harmon-Wright guilty of voluntary manslaughter

A former Culpeper Police officer faces up to 25 years in prison for killing local housewife Patricia Ann Cook, 54, nearly a year ago on East Street.

A 12-member jury Tuesday found Daniel Harmon-Wright, 33, guilty of voluntary manslaughter, shooting into an occupied vehicle and shooting into an occupied vehicle resulting in death following about nine hours of deliberation Monday and Tuesday.

"I don't see this as a categorical statement with respect to law enforcement," said special prosecutor Jim Fisher, Fauquier County Commonwealth's Attorney, in a press conference following the verdict. "I think this was a unique situation with a unique defendant, who stepped out of line in a very aggressive fashion and broke the rules so the system has held him accountable."

A dramatic silence filled the courtroom in Culpeper County Circuit Court when word came in around 4:15 p.m. that a verdict had been reached. Harmon-Wright, prior to taking his seat beside attorney Daniel Hawes, kissed his wife on the mouth. The mother of his baby son attended all six days of the trial, beginning last Tuesday along with at least nine other family members.

Harmon-Wright, a former U.S. Marine, who served a tour in Iraq, covered his face with his hands as the verdict was read, and one female juror wiped away tears. The former Culpeper Police Officer was then handcuffed and escorted by three Culpeper County Sheriff's bailiffs to the Culpeper County Jail, adjacent to the courthouse.

[tod evans]

Good!

I hope he actually serves the 25..

[aGameOfThrones]

Harmon-Wright, a former U.S. Marine, who served a tour in Iraq, covered his face with his hands as the verdict was read, and one female juror wiped away tears.

Tears were not meant for Patricia cook.

[jmdrake]

Harmon-Wright, a former U.S. Marine, who served a tour in Iraq, covered his face with his hands as the verdict was read, and one female juror wiped away tears. The former Culpeper Police Officer was then handcuffed and escorted by three Culpeper County Sheriff's bailiffs to the Culpeper County Jail, adjacent to the courthouse.

I didn't know he was a vet. While this doesn't negate what he did, I have to wonder what effect the war might have had on him? He'd very well may have seen "checkpoint shootings" with the tragedy level going both ways.

[jmdrake]

Tears were not meant for Patricia cook.

Well I feel for his wife and son.

Edit: And I feel for Patricia Cook's family who don't have the hope of seeing her in 25 years (or less).

[tod evans]

I have not seen any evidence of leniency by the "Just-Us" system regarding veterans accused of a capitol crime unless they're a member of the law enforcement community.

This behavior alone is discriminatory.

I would like to see any LEO accused of a crime actually stand in front of a prosecutor/judge and jury that were not part and party to the LEO's daily activities..

This is only one isolated instance of a cop actually being prosecuted, there are thousands of crimes committed by LEO's that should be prosecuted but will never see the light of day due to the inherent cronyism of the "Just-Us" system...

Harmon-Wright, a former U.S. Marine, who served a tour in Iraq, covered his face with his hands as the verdict was read, and one female juror wiped away tears. The former Culpeper Police Officer was then handcuffed and escorted by three Culpeper County Sheriff's bailiffs to the Culpeper County Jail, adjacent to the courthouse.

I didn't know he was a vet. While this doesn't negate what he did, I have to wonder what effect the war might have had on him? He'd very well may have seen "checkpoint shootings" with the tragedy level going both ways.

[Origanalist]

Culpeper Police Chief Chris Jenkins, in the statement, said the outcome of the trial does not change his department's mission.

"We are still devoted to providing the best possible services to our community and in the best way possible,"

I shed tears too, after reading this. http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...t=police+abuse

[fisharmor]

http://www.dailyprogress.com/starexp...a4bcf6878.html

"It's going to be important for the court to send a message in this case," he said, adding that prosecuting a law enforcement officer for murder is certainly a rare occurrence.

Well, the prosecutor admits it. But at least he's looking to make an example here.

Now if we can get Delma Tower's murderers locked up, I may start to feel ok about living here again.

[Mani]

Im surprised......I'm actually surprised......


But I Wonder, is this all because 1 man just happened to be there at just the right time to witness this? And then had the courage to speak out? Otherwise would it be just another mundane slaughtered per usual......

[Origanalist]

I hope that a very large man enjoys the officers incarceration immensly.

[SeanTX]

I hope that a very large man enjoys the officers incarceration immensly.

Not likely, being a former cop he will get protective custody and special treatment in prison. And -- more than likely -- the lightest possible sentence. The JustUs system takes care of their own ...

[Origanalist]

Hope springs eternal.........