There really is a CP thread here. After you've had one of these experiences, you will not trust authority any more. I can't wait for the "good faith" exeception to the 4th amendment to hit the streets. bd On Fri, 3 Feb 1995, Paul E. Baclace wrote:

Recently a relative of mine was battered/assulted in a park. The perp, after a personal item broke, called a friend at the police on his cel phone and an officer charged my relative for assault! The perp is also trying to sue for damages. The relative is nearly at retirement age and the perp had 3 large attack dogs at the time. This is a bad cop with a vindictive mentality and the court so far believes the cop. (My relative should be suing for psychological damages after weeks of nightmares about being attacked and then betrayed by the police and fear of retribution for pursuing justice. This is a very expensive process in money, time and emotions.)

A personal recording of what happened would make a lot of difference.

Paul E. Baclace peb@netcom.com