Cop's Testimony FALLS APART When the Judge Watches the BODYCAM
Judge Elias
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Cop's Testimony FALLS APART When the Judge Watches the BODYCAM
Welcome to Verdict Ledger. I'm Judge Elias.
On this channel, I break down real courtroom cases through professional legal analysis, helping you understand what happened in court, why judges make the decisions they do, and how the justice system works.
Today's Case:
A Greeley police officer testified that Abel Verdugo Felix kicked him in the back during an arrest that began as a welfare check on a barefoot man standing in the middle of 10th Avenue. At the preliminary hearing, the officer admitted he never saw a foot hit him and couldn't say whether it happened before or after handcuffing, and the only other officer on scene saw no kick either. After watching the body camera video several times alongside the testimony, the judge found it didn't show contact and that contact was "nearly impossible" given where the officer was kneeling, and he also found no proof of intent to injure. The felony second-degree assault charge was dismissed, though the judge noted Felix was clearly resisting arrest, so the misdemeanors moved to county court with a new bond hearing.
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Original Video: It Was One Cop's Word Until the Judge Hit ...
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20 Comments
Otherwise, the video is a bit overly long for the issue. But it does highlight how boring many court hearings can be. The officer not being present for the result is illustrative that officers generally have no interest in finding out if the charges THEY LEVELED stood or not. . in other words, the cops have no vested reason to actually learn the laws or rules of evidence. . they just do what the hell ever they want. The "law" be damned.
From Ireland ❤
OK. I figured it out. This is shortly after he said Felix kicked him in the back. He also said that he is 6 ft 4. He was wearing a bullet proof vest. My verdict. He's a wuss. A huge wus which explains his feel sorry for wickle ole me cadence when he is speaking. 😊😊😊
Arghh holy Jaysus. That way of droning seems to be contagious. The next drama queen sounds worse. The last career choice these two should have entered is a job that is likely to break their finger nails.
Cop's Testimony FALLS APART When the Judge Watches the BODYCAM
Judge Elias
12,948 views
Cop's Testimony FALLS APART When the Judge Watches the BODYCAM
Welcome to Verdict Ledger. I'm Judge Elias.
On this channel, I break down real courtroom cases through professional legal analysis, helping you understand what happened in court, why judges make the decisions they do, and how the justice system works.
Today's Case:
A Greeley police officer testified that Abel Verdugo Felix kicked him in the back during an arrest that began as a welfare check on a barefoot man standing in the middle of 10th Avenue. At the preliminary hearing, the officer admitted he never saw a foot hit him and couldn't say whether it happened before or after handcuffing, and the only other officer on scene saw no kick either. After watching the body camera video several times alongside the testimony, the judge found it didn't show contact and that contact was "nearly impossible" given where the officer was kneeling, and he also found no proof of intent to injure. The felony second-degree assault charge was dismissed, though the judge noted Felix was clearly resisting arrest, so the misdemeanors moved to county court with a new bond hearing.
DISCLAIMER:
The content on Verdict Ledger is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or a substitute for qualified legal counsel. All commentary and analysis reflect our interpretation of publicly available court records, statutes, and legal proceedings as of the date of publication, and may not account for subsequent developments. Laws and court procedures vary by jurisdiction, and the applicability of any concepts discussed will depend on the specific facts of each situation. Nothing in this content establishes an attorney-client relationship of any kind. For advice pertaining to your specific legal matter, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. While we make every effort to present accurate information, Court Review makes no representations or warranties as to the completeness or reliability of any content herein.
FAIR USE:
This video may contain portions of third-party material used for commentary, criticism, analysis, and educational purposes. Such material is presented in a transformative context consistent with the principles of fair use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act.
Original Video: It Was One Cop's Word Until the Judge Hit ...
#court #courtcam #courtroomdrama #legalanalysis #law #judge #judgereaction #USCourt #judgewiggins