Re:‘Testilying’ by Police: A Stubborn Problem
by turc1656 on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @05:40PM
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Yes, that's precisely why you should never, ever, ever talk to the cops:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE
I love that video. That first speaker really spells everything out in a concise and easily comprehensible way of how you can and will be fucked (if you are the prime suspect) if you open your mouth, innocent or not.
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Re:‘Testilying’ by Police: A Stubborn Problem
by gowld on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @10:15PM
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The first speaker is a lawyer. Then the second lawyer, a cop, says essentially "he's right. but you should trust our (cops') judgment, we are trying to help."
Re:‘Testilying’ by Police: A Stubborn Problem
by spacehome on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @11:46PM
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The most unintentionally funny part of the clips is where the former detective says he never railroads innocent people. Sure buddy ....
(Going off of memory, so forgive me if the quote isn't exactly correct.)
Re:‘Testilying’ by Police: A Stubborn Problem
by AFNobody on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @10:40PM
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Talking to the cops when you are the victim makes sense. Otherwise, not so much.
Re:‘Testilying’ by Police: A Stubborn Problem
by Waterluvian on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @11:22PM
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Right, you have to live with some level of trust. "Hey we are looking for a guy who kidnapped a child. Have you seen a white van in this lot today? It's really important we follow up on any possible leads so anything you can remember might help!"
"Sorry I won't speak to you without my lawyer present."