Bus Driver Charged
So is his lawsuit, filed within minutes of the "attack," going to be summarily dismissed?
- The bus driver who filed a lawsuit claiming he was beat by an off-duty Chicago police officer in September has been charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice --both felonies.
It all smells of a set up and evidently, there's enough video evidence of it that the Cook County ASA's felt comfortable going forward with it.
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posted by SCC at 12:02 AM
58 Comments:
I wonder if all the bloggers on here who are constantly ripping on States Attorney Anita Alvarez will now take back their unfounded BS and finally admit that she is not against the police with whom she has worked for her entire career and also admit that she calls 'em like she sees 'em. I'd like to think yes but not all of them are big enough men to admit when they're wrong.
It's about freakin' time these lyin' SOB'S get what they deserve !
The city will prolly pay him a few mil just so he doesn't left out.
Why aren't the attorneys held accountable? Mendoza's attorney made the statements against the Sgt.., CPD and ASA. If the shitbag ambulance chasers had to pay out of their pocket this crap would soon end.
DISORDERLY IS NOW A FELONY?
sue that MF'r and the CTA
Will all thr TV stations cover the bus driver's arrest like they covered the busdriver's LIES???????????
OT: The next court date for the vandals who desecrated the Chicago Police Memorial is Friday, 13 Nov 09 at 0900 hrs. Nice turn out by court watchers, not so good by cops.
oops, Room 301 at 26 and Cal.
"Cook County ASA's felt comfortable going forward with it."
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Cook COunty ASA's are not comfortable with ANYTHING. THey used to have balls and make decisions.
Nowadays they cannot decide their way out of a wet paper bag.
NO BALLS.
THis happened 2 MONTHS AGO.
NO BALLS.
NO BALLS.
NO BALLS.
The lawsuit continues, since you only need 50% proof. Cops and city must pay.
goood!
Will this make the news, like the allegation?
I remember when it first came out on the news and everyone on this blog started talking shit about this copper and how he fuckied up, Now the real story comes out and for all you coppers talking bullshit think next time one of our own gets jammed up and think before you go on this blog talking shit. Remember that one day all you coppers could be in this guys shoes
It's about time these assholes get spanked really good in Court !
If shortshanks didn't have atrophied testes this could have been nipped in the bud a long time ago.
Wake the fuck up! Start hitting back against the lawyers and the persons who file against you. Do not wait for the Corporation Counsel or anyone else to do it for you. You do it. Here is the link...again.
http://www.iardc.org/htr_filingarequest.html
The rule violation is Scope of Representation. The driver's lawyer knowingly and maliciously filed a lawsuit on behalf of his client to punish the officer. This lawyer should have/could have/did not/file a Motion for Discovery. Either that or he did not read the fucking thing. He should have known there was nothing to this but he filed anyway.
If the good Sgt. has been reprimanded, reassigned, suspended, etc... a lawsuit should be filed not only against the individual driver but also his attorney, the attorneys firm, the CTA bus drivers union for flapping their soup coolers on TV and tarnishing the Sgts reputation and career, and the CTA.
The same goes for every Sgt. and P.O. from SOS and the Jefferson Park Tap fiasco that was reassigned, suspended, or had his name dragged through the media. There are 40 pages of lawyers in the Yellow Pages. Go find a hungry one.
Just this week the US Supreme Court ruled that administrative statements cannot be used in criminal proceedings. Oh its just a little something about a 5th amendment and something about self incrimination. But its something your IAD and your Cook County States Attorneys Office forgot when dealing with you. I am telling ya boys and girls start hitting them back. It works.
TEN
I wonder if all the bloggers on here who are constantly ripping on States Attorney Anita Alvarez will now take back their unfounded BS and finally admit that she is not against the police with whom she has worked for her entire career and also admit that she calls 'em like she sees 'em. I'd like to think yes but not all of them are big enough men to admit when they're wrong.
11/08/2009 12:34:00 AM
That is funny.The most incompetent ASAs are in Crook County they would rather plead to 2yr probation than to fight a case UUW felon.
No she is just covering her ass. That is all.
Why aren't the attorneys held accountable? Mendoza's attorney made the statements against the Sgt.., CPD and ASA. If the shitbag ambulance chasers had to pay out of their pocket this crap would soon end.
11/08/2009 01:52:00 AM
The biggest 'code of silence' is in the attorney's camp. Most politicians, all judges and a good deal of people in charge are lawyers. They manipulate the laws, encourage lies and deception in court and fleece the public with almost no oversight. When is the last time you heard about one of these professional liars going to jail?
Everyone is lawsuit happy, including many on this blog. Everyone hoping for the next winning lottery jackpot. The public that sits on juries apparently think these outrageous payouts come from somewhere other than THEIR taxes.
Lawyers have been what's wrong with this country for too long. I can't believe the public is that naive. For the lawyer that comes on to say I'll need one some day, I'm willing to take that chance.
The idea to charge the lying bus driver came from Anita Alvarez because she was fed up with POs always getting thrown under the bus (no pun intended). You gotta give credit when credit's due.
where is the news on this one??? The excuses for repeatedly showing the abatte video was there was a great video.. well, here too is "great video" this time exonerating a Sgt and why are you not airing it all damn day long??? Oh, yeah, BECAUSE YOU HATE THE POLICE! Time to start writing tickets to news vans again!!!!!
I wonder if all the bloggers on here who are constantly ripping on States Attorney Anita Alvarez will now take back their unfounded BS and finally admit that she is not against the police with whom she has worked for her entire career and also admit that she calls 'em like she sees 'em. I'd like to think yes but not all of them are big enough men to admit when they're wrong.
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She did the right thing but it took a video that even someone who is against the police can't dispute. Perhaps the notoriety changed her perspective, she was good when she was just a grunt in a trial wing.
How about the head of the CTA Bus Driver's Union on the news when it happened, "savagely beaten unconscious" as bus driver did not have a mark on him. Maybe Sgt's PBPA should ask whats up with that.
Sorry Christine, one case does save the reputation of the States Attorney. So yelling from the rooftops on a noncontroversial stance backed up by tape is not a game changer. When she stands up to the pimpin reverends or political hacks, I will be impressed.
Hey Christine, this this alone is not proof that Alvarez or the State's Attorney's office are our friends. If she and and the rest of the office would go after criminals with the same zeal they go after cops who might have fucked up, then we'll believe you. She's just another political hack.
OT: IM COUNTING 6 PEOPLE SHOT OVER SAT. ALONE IN THE NORTH SIDE DISTRICTS OF 18/19...ONE IN THE LAKEVIEW AREA AND ANOTHER IN THE LINCOLN PARK AREA...HAHAHAHA....
ENJOY PAYING THOSE HIGH MORTGAGES YOU COUGAR LOVING LIBERAL FUX'S.....
Anonymous said...
DISORDERLY IS NOW A FELONY?
11/08/2009 03:28:00 AM
OBVIOUSLY NOT THE POLICE...DON'T ANSWER THIS QUESTION!!!
Anonymous said...
DISORDERLY IS NOW A FELONY?
11/08/2009 03:28:00 AM
It is for false police report.
851am....couldn't agree more! Scc is a great place to get the real story out, but on the other hand I developed a strong disslike for other policemen. Stop talkin shit!
Christine said...
I wonder if all the bloggers on here who are constantly ripping on States Attorney Anita Alvarez will now take back their unfounded BS and finally admit that she is not against the police with whom she has worked for her entire career and also admit that she calls 'em like she sees 'em. I'd like to think yes but not all of them are big enough men to admit when they're wrong.
11/08/2009 12:34:00 AM
Alverez is merely the figurehead of a governmental unit that has been controlled by the Cook County Democrats for decades.
Getting Felony Review to approve charges when a cop is the victim ALMOST NEVER HAPPENS, barring them being shot or stabbed! The ASAs there, seem to have directions or a mindset that police officers getting battered or injured by a resisting offender in the process of making an arrest is "just part of the job". That we should expect to be injured in our line of work. BULLSHIT!
I suppose if that same bad guy went off in the court room and injured an ASA, no charges would be approved there either, right? Oh, that's different? How is that different? Shit, THAT would result in charges of ATTEMPTED MURDER.
One simple incident where there is ample videotaped evidence and numerous witnesses does not mean the ASA's Office is blazing trails in honor of protecting police officers. If anything, they are simply covering their asses from embarrassing allegations of NOT supporting the police.
Oh, and Christine? BITE ME!
Anonymous said...
I remember when it first came out on the news and everyone on this blog started talking shit about this copper and how he fuckied up, Now the real story comes out and for all you coppers talking bullshit think next time one of our own gets jammed up and think before you go on this blog talking shit. Remember that one day all you coppers could be in this guys shoes
11/08/2009 08:51:00 AM
This poster must be the officer involved or the officer's friend.
The accused officer put himself in that position by entering the bus for a confrontation.
Also wasn't the accused officer at call back for similar incidents in the past as previously posted on this site?
DISORDERLY IS NOW A FELONY?
it always has been, there is a felony disordely conduct most Police Officers with more then 5 seconds on the job know this.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
DISORDERLY IS NOW A FELONY?
11/08/2009 03:28:00 AM
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There are certain instances where it is. Like making a false Police report or transmitting a false fire alarm.
When the officer sues, let hope he includes the CTA brass and of course the CTA union that wer so quick to defame him, and as long as were doing this, how about the CPD brass that was so qiuck to throw him under the bus.
Christine, what courtroom do you currently work in? Anita Alvarez has never been and never will be a friend to the police!!
Half her fucking platform was how all cpd is crooked and her plans to clean house. Wake up and smell the shit you're shoveling. Let's face it, no one in the SA office trusts or gives a fuck about anyone in the CPD.
I have been on the job 10 years and can count on one hand the State's attorney's that were genuinely good to the polce and actually fucking believe the case we present to them without talkin to us like fucking kids!
I am certainly big enough to admit that the SA's have to deal with a great deal of shit cases and police work, but don't sit here and tell us what a friend that office is to us.
Ask the detectives and hard workin police about all the fucking savages let go only to commit more crime after some fucking jagoff at felony review dumps the case.
The bottom line is we are each a necessary evil in one anothers life--so enough with the bullshit!!
You know is this was a blue shirt Police Officer, the CR would stand and the Officer would be getting days!
But a white shirt!
They did everything they could to investigate this situation of false allegations! Meanwhile, there are Police Officers all over this city getting falsely accused without such much as a shoulder shrug from the brASS!
Anonymous said...
Will this make the news, like the allegation?
11/08/2009 08:48:00 AM
Wow, did you see the letters in blue on SCC's post????
I saw the video of this "alleged beating" on a news program over a month ago, and THERE WAS NO FIGHT.
It was bullshit from the word go.
WHY did it take so long to go after the bus driver criminally?
Pure bullshit! We have no credibility as Chicago Police Officers, yet when video is produced that exonerates us from "alleged" wrongdoing (like the Jefferson Tap "brawl" that wasn't), it takes forever for OUR JUSTICE to prevail. I'm done being the real police forevermore.
Shortshanks and WEISel/Masters can go out there and handle the serious shit themselves. Alvarez too. We're doomed.
Anonymous said...
The idea to charge the lying bus driver came from Anita Alvarez ....
11/08/2009 10:02:00 AM
Please elaborate.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
DISORDERLY IS NOW A FELONY?
11/08/2009 03:28:00 AM
OBVIOUSLY NOT THE POLICE...DON'T ANSWER THIS QUESTION!!!
11/08/2009 11:30:00 AM
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
DISORDERLY IS NOW A FELONY?
11/08/2009 03:28:00 AM
It is for false police report.
11/08/2009 11:48:00 AM
TOO LATE
How is Anita Alvarez a political hack? She is not the daughter of some politician and she is not some ward hack or minion of some Alderman. Her run for State's Attorney is the first time she ever ran for anything in her life. The pols didn't want her because she doesn't owe anyone anything. She has worked hand in hand with good POs all of her career. Be critical when it's fair but don't be critical just to be critical and bitter. I am impressed she had the guts to charge the lying bus driver.
Yep, as you probably guessed, I know her and I like her. But feel free to check anything I just said out. It's all the truth.
I wonder if all the bloggers on here who are constantly ripping on States Attorney Anita Alvarez will now take back their unfounded BS and finally admit that she is not against the police with whom she has worked for her entire career and also admit that she calls 'em like she sees 'em. I'd like to think yes but not all of them are big enough men to admit when they're wrong.
11/08/2009 12:34:00 AM
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Christine you are dumb! She is and always has been a police hater. Her whole campaign was run on anti-police BS! The only reason they charged the driver is because there was VIDEO EVIDENCE that totally contradicted his story and showed the truth! If she decided to "lose" the video they would have no case against the officer. It was a lose, lose for her.
Blue Shirt, White shirt, It didn't matter, Detectives from Area 3 conducted the investigation fairly regardless of the color of shirt the Officer was wearing. The CTA driver is a big fat liar who was looking for a big payday from the city. Let's just hope that this sets a precedent of charging people who make false police reports and waste our time taking the reports and conducting the investigations. Bravo to Area 3 and the CCSAO for getting it right.
I wonder if all the bloggers on here who are constantly ripping on States Attorney Anita Alvarez will now take back their unfounded BS and finally admit that she is not against the police with whom she has worked for her entire career and also admit that she calls 'em like she sees 'em. I'd like to think yes but not all of them are big enough men to admit when they're wrong.
What other choice does she have the tape clearly showed that the guy was lying? Im sure glad shes upholding the law by prosecuting people that bring bogus CR's after signing the affadavit. Shes a political hack who will hang a cop out to dry if she gets that chance. This time she couldnt.
Its a riot that Attornyes have malpractice insurance sincethey will never need it. If anyone finds an attorney willing to sue another attorney please post his name on the blog so we can call him.
Hey Christine,
Talk to the ASAs that have been demoted so that Anita could promote more women and minorities who are inexperienced. The chair system no longer applies in the office. Newbies are getting 2nd and 1st chairs without ever paying their dues and learning how to prosecute a defendant.
Oh, 1 Fucking guy gets arrested for lying about us. Oh Yeah I feel so much better.
"Yep, as you probably guessed, I know her and I like her. But feel free to check anything I just said out. It's all the truth.
11/08/2009 05:39:00 PM"
you do know that she's married, to a man, right?
The idea to charge the lying bus driver came from Anita Alvarez because she was fed up with POs always getting thrown under the bus (no pun intended). You gotta give credit when credit's due.
11/08/2009 10:02:00 AM
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Credit? This is a criminal case so she /someone in the ASA office should have been on it on DAY ONE. DAY ONE.
It took her 2 MONTHS to get off her fat useless ass and do something.
Ya, she gets a lot of credit.
Christine said...
I wonder if all the bloggers on here who are constantly ripping on States Attorney Anita Alvarez will now take back their unfounded BS and finally admit that she is not against the police with whom she has worked for her entire career and also admit that she calls 'em like she sees 'em. I'd like to think yes but not all of them are big enough men to admit when they're wrong.
11/08/2009 12:34:00 AM
Alverez is merely the figurehead of a governmental unit that has been controlled by the Cook County Democrats for decades.
Getting Felony Review to approve charges when a cop is the victim ALMOST NEVER HAPPENS, barring them being shot or stabbed! The ASAs there, seem to have directions or a mindset that police officers getting battered or injured by a resisting offender in the process of making an arrest is "just part of the job". That we should expect to be injured in our line of work. BULLSHIT!
I suppose if that same bad guy went off in the court room and injured an ASA, no charges would be approved there either, right? Oh, that's different? How is that different? Shit, THAT would result in charges of ATTEMPTED MURDER.
One simple incident where there is ample videotaped evidence and numerous witnesses does not mean the ASA's Office is blazing trails in honor of protecting police officers. If anything, they are simply covering their asses from embarrassing allegations of NOT supporting the police.
Oh, and Christine? BITE ME!
11/08/2009 12:23:00 PM
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this cop was swinging in the wind for 2 months ....
it should take no less than 30 minutes to make a decision to charge this bus driver ...
but no .... 2 months
and no, you don't have to wait for him to make statements in open court either ...you get the thing over with and move on
How is Anita Alvarez a political hack? She is not the daughter of some politician and she is not some ward hack or minion of some Alderman. Her run for State's Attorney is the first time she ever ran for anything in her life. The pols didn't want her because she doesn't owe anyone anything. She has worked hand in hand with good POs all of her career. Be critical when it's fair but don't be critical just to be critical and bitter. I am impressed she had the guts to charge the lying bus driver.
Yep, as you probably guessed, I know her and I like her. But feel free to check anything I just said out. It's all the truth.
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GUts? You charge the bus driver when he has a video tape proving he is lying.
THat's not guts. THat's a simple decision.
I remember when the states attorneys had guts - now they call their supervisor 6 times before they decide whether they should fart or not.
Hey Christine fuck you and Anita "I hate the police" Alvarez!!!!!!! My 8 year old son could prosecute this case. This didn't take a brain surgeon to figure out. This case is a tap in to an empty net with no one around. The Sgt was going to sue the Cook County States Attorneys office if they didn't go forward with the case (this can be done its just really rare).
Alvarez hates the police just like the majority of ASA's. Remember brothers and sisters in blue. The ASA's are not your friends they are the enemy. Go to court get in and get out. The ASA's prep u to fail. When the case gets lost you will find yourself in federal court. Not the ASA who didn't put on a good case and forget half the questions they were supposed to ask you when you were on the stand.
Oh Well what more can I say. Time to go to court for another loser thanks to the inept CCSA office.
DISORDERLY IS NOW A FELONY?
New guys, gotta love em.
Will tell ya how to find a nickel bag buried in a guys ass but doesnt have the slightest idea how to use the law.
Instead of the BS backbiting.... How bout post about the fact that OUR FEARLESS UNION (that was sarcasm) need to get in front of any TV station it can and bring this story to light! As someone who formerly worked in the media before this job knows, THE MEDIA IS LAZY! They will run with whatever story you give them so give them this one. Maybe just maybe a couple of people will think twice about a false allegation if they see it plastered all over. That said not many S-Heads watch the news...
WHEN WE ARE VINDICATED IN THESE SITUATIONS THE UNION NEEDS TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE KNOWS.... GOD KNOWS THE CITY WONT DO IT!!!!
Christine said...
How is Anita Alvarez a political hack?
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Did you just move to Cook County or are you just naive? Is she the first person in Crook County to get to her position with out being a political hack?
Even if you don't agree with that, please don't try to tell us that she is a friend of the police.
Wait a minute...is this Anita???
Christine is cool.
>>>I'd like to think yes but not all of them are big enough men to admit when they're wrong.
11/08/2009 12:34:00 AM<<<
You idiot!
FIRST She charges the cop with battery then examines the evidence,,, the video, interviews the witnesses ....
OK, shoots first and asks questions later...
Would she have done that if the person involved was not a cop.
To the Rookie who asked since when is Disorderly Conduct a Felony? It's called Filing a false police report. Really?!
Will Jody pull a Cozzi on this case?
I found an attorney willing to sue an another years ago to sue my attorney who really bundled the settlement of a perosnal injury lawsuit. He would only do it on a per-hour fee, not for contingency fee. I didn't have the front money.
Stay safe and remember this when you vote.
The Sgt was going to sue the Cook County States Attorneys office if they didn't go forward with the case (this can be done its just really rare).
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Do you just make this stuff up or do you read about it on the internet?
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