The family of a pregnant woman shot by police in Ohio says the officer is receiving special treatment despite body-camera footage showing violations of policy.
— have sought to use it as cover for officers involved in use-of-force incidents, including several cases this summer.
Frank Gittes, a Columbus attorney who specializes in police misconduct, privacy and public records cases, said the original intent of Marsy’s Law is being “twisted” by police officials who, by definition as public employees, should not be anonymous. At the news conference Wednesday, she sat next to Walton, her attorney, as he went through the body-camera video and noted where the officer’s actions violated Blendon Township Police Department policy. Regarding the use of force and moving vehicles,When feasible, officers should take reasonable steps to move out of the path of an approaching vehicle instead of discharging their firearm at the vehicle or any of its occupants.
Walton said that while civil litigation such as a wrongful-death suit remains an option for Young’s family, “our hope is that the state will help take action first.”The timeline of the state’s action is unclear: The BCI’s review of the shooting is ongoing; when it concludes, the case will be referred to Franklin County prosecutors, who will determine whether to bring charges, convene a grand jury, or do nothing.
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