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The text messages are reported to contain offensive comments about gay men, Filipinos, and Hispanics. Several of the officers involved in the scandal have worked in minority neighborhoods. The term “white power” is alleged to have been used multiple times.
One text reportedly reads: “All ******* must fucking hang.” Another said: “Cross burning lowers blood pressure! I did the test myself!,” according to The Guardian.
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One of the officers under investigation, Michael Robinson, a 23-year veteran, has resigned, while two of his colleagues have been reassigned to non-public-contact positions. However, the investigation might still result in the termination of their employment.
The texts came to light while authorities were carrying out an investigation on former police sergeant Ian Furminger, who was found guilty of corruption and sent to prison for three years. (AKA Good Cop)
Community and minority leaders are now worried the officers might have acted with prejudice when dealing with defendants, especially ones from black and minority backgrounds.
Why would they treat people differently just because they (as many on the board puts it) called names?
One text reportedly reads: “All ******* must fucking hang.” Another said: “Cross burning lowers blood pressure! I did the test myself!,” according to The Guardian.
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One of the officers under investigation, Michael Robinson, a 23-year veteran, has resigned, while two of his colleagues have been reassigned to non-public-contact positions. However, the investigation might still result in the termination of their employment.
The texts came to light while authorities were carrying out an investigation on former police sergeant Ian Furminger, who was found guilty of corruption and sent to prison for three years. (AKA Good Cop)
Community and minority leaders are now worried the officers might have acted with prejudice when dealing with defendants, especially ones from black and minority backgrounds.
Why would they treat people differently just because they (as many on the board puts it) called names?