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2. police conduct was "problematic and had tragic consequences" but didn't "exceed the bounds of

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Apr 1, 2019, 09:25 AM

Apr 2019

ordinary interrogation" and the key issue is whether or not the police conduct was "extreme and outrageous".

i would argue that if the conduct was "problematic and had tragic consequences", then it is by definition "extreme and outragrous" and the fact that it is within the bounds of "ordinary interrogation" is not a defense but rather a very damning indictment of standard police tactics.

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my gawd.... samnsara Apr 2019 #1

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Why weren't the parents called before they interrogated a minor? Chin music Apr 2019 #6

And there is no recourse for the family (lawsuit dismissed) janterry Apr 2019 #3

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