The war on cops is moving from the streets to the U.S. Supreme Court. Last week, the Justices heard a case that threatens police officers with financial ruin if they make arrests, and the charges later get dropped.
It started with a late night bash. District of Columbia police officers were called by neighbors at 1 a.m. to investigate a rowdy party at an unoccupied row house. The police found 21 partygoers, liquor, trash and used condoms strewn about, along with the smell of marijuana and women with cash coming out of their pants. The partygoers scattered, hiding in closets.
When questioned, some told police "Peaches had invited them." Some gave other stories. The police phoned "Peaches," who admitted to not having the owner's permission to use the house. The police then called the owner, who confirmed no one had permission. Two hours after being summoned, the police made the decision to arrest the party-goers for trespassing — the judgment call an issue in this case.
The charges were later dropped, because it wasn't clear beyond a reasonable doubt the party-goers knew they were trespassing. But 16 turned around and sued the police for false arrest and violating their constitutional rights.Read the rest of the story HERE and follow link below to a related story/opinion:
Supreme Court Considers: Can Cops Arrest You for Going to a Party Where You Don't Know the Host?
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