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"Law enforcement officers do an incredibly difficult job. They go into
places and situations most of us would stay away from, because they
have sworn an oath to protect and serve.They uphold the law. But they
are not above the law, and when they have abused the power and authority
of the badge, they are just as bound to be held accountable as
civilians.
'Which is what makes the crimes committed by former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw so disturbing.
"Late Thursday night, a jury announced that it had found Holtzclaw guilty of committing numerous rapes and sexual assaults while on duty and faces a possible life sentence in prison.
?Holtzclaw, accused of committing sex crimes against 13 black women while patrolling a low-income neighborhood, was found guilty on 18 counts, including four counts of first-degree rape."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/print_specific/column/journal-times-editorial-a-disservice-to-all-who-wear-the/article_909b28e7-1b21-56eb-8199-1d4b206f87da.html
'Which is what makes the crimes committed by former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw so disturbing.
"Late Thursday night, a jury announced that it had found Holtzclaw guilty of committing numerous rapes and sexual assaults while on duty and faces a possible life sentence in prison.
?Holtzclaw, accused of committing sex crimes against 13 black women while patrolling a low-income neighborhood, was found guilty on 18 counts, including four counts of first-degree rape."
Read more: http://journaltimes.com/print_specific/column/journal-times-editorial-a-disservice-to-all-who-wear-the/article_909b28e7-1b21-56eb-8199-1d4b206f87da.html
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