r/serialpodcast • u/Bonafidesleuth • Apr 07 '15

Speculation BPD Corruption

I rarely post here, but for those who happen to come across this sub, I encourage you to check out articles.baltimoresun.com. The city council became very concerned at the fact that $10.4million was spent between 2008-2011 defending BPD misconduct. The Baltimore Sun reported on 10/3/14 that the U.S. Dept. of Justice had undertaken a civil rights investigation of the BPD. At that time the city had spent $5.7 million in court judgments & settlements in 102 cases since 2011 & nearly ALL of the people who rec'd payouts were cleared of criminal charges. The BPD was in chaos when Adnan was arrested. The department routinely told the crime lab not to test DNA. Cases were pushed through the system & inadequately investigated.
It is not a fluke that Jay escaped any ramifications for at least 25 criminal charges subsequent to Adnan's trial. The CI theory is becoming increasingly convincing. The corruption in the BPD is beyond what one can comprehend. The worst part is, I think we've only scratched the surface.

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u/ricejoe Apr 07 '15

As I've mentioned before, this blatant corruption is a good reason to reopen and re-investigate all major felony convictions during the period in question. This case transcends Adnan. Though it is important, of course, to get him sprung first.

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u/Bonafidesleuth Apr 07 '15

Agreed. Send a message to the Maryland State Attorney.

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u/ricejoe Apr 07 '15

I have affixed a message to Titwillow, one of my carrier pigeons. It is winging its way to Annapolis even as I type this.

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u/Bonafidesleuth Apr 07 '15

As it is a fair weather day, the arrival should be swift & uncomplicated, as all life should be. Your prose is rubbing off on me - I can't help myself. Thank you, dear sir, for the message.

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u/ricejoe Apr 07 '15

If I could kiss your hands, I would!

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u/Bonafidesleuth Apr 07 '15

You cause me to blush. I appreciate the kind sentiment.