Bauer Trial
- One of the most high-profile police murder trials in recent Chicago history opened Tuesday with lawyers giving jurors two starkly different views of the two figures at the center of the case: slain police Cmdr. Paul Bauer and Shomari Legghette, his alleged killer.
Prosecutors portrayed Bauer as the pride of his department, a devoted officer needlessly gunned down while trying to tackle Legghette, a cowardly criminal who opened fire out of fear cops would discover his bulletproof vest, his cocaine and his 9 mm Glock.
But a defense lawyer painted Bauer’s death as just the opposite: Bauer was the one who was aggressive and out of control, and Legghette was just a low-level “street hustler” who acted in self-defense when a man he did not know was a police officer attacked him out of nowhere.
Because a police commander, in full uniform, with cuffs out and radio blaring isn't readily identifiable as the police. To even present this defense in a courtroom is a slap at all law enforcement.
The trial continues all week. We're told by a few attendees that the judge has barred all weapons from the courtroom, so you have to check it in downstairs with the sheriff's before proceeding upstairs.
The trial continues all week. We're told by a few attendees that the judge has barred all weapons from the courtroom, so you have to check it in downstairs with the sheriff's before proceeding upstairs.
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posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
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Travesty.
R.I.P.
Yep. This case makes me want to run out and do police work.....NOT! Fuck this City, County, and State.
That is complete utter horse shit! These defense attorneys should serve time with these scum bag criminals they defend.
He was running from the police. So he knew the Commander was the police. Why else would he be chasing him?
And don’t forget the name of the bottom feeding parasite defending this animal: his name is Scott Kamin
Well, the defense is aware that the majority of citizens have a seething blood coming out of their eyes hatred for the police. Their strategy has a more than 50% chance of working, in my opinion.
Defense and the scumbag first tried to have the case dismissed because he didnt get a speedy trial. After a little discussion in chambers it turns out the defense agreed to all continuances and asked for most of them. Then they wanted to change venue. No go on that too. It would have been nice to see this pile of trash get tried in DuPage
I heard this horseshit on the radio when the atty said that Cmdr. Bauer "brought it on himself".
W.T.F.?
I get a "zealous defense" for one's client, but this is beyond the pale. Hope that atty never runs into one of his clients on the street and needs a cop.
Everything can be a weapon. The most dangerous weapon is the human mind.
Most judges, like most people, aren't that smart.
If a man wants to live a long life and prosper he should be honest.
The surest way to a brutal and untimely end is corruption.
I never understood this argument completely. I mean, I understand what they’re getting at, but when you think about it, their argument is “my client didn’t know Mr X was a police officer. You see, my client thought he was murdering a regular citizen” so they’re admitting to the murder, just not the murder of a police officer. In today’s society, you’re probably better off admitting to murdering a cop than some random gang banger.
Defense attorneys sleep well, not due to money as some get rich while most don't, but due to the fact they view their job as a game. They play to win and when they do, it feels good. The 'thrill of a win' and taking a shot at it - while that often times means spewing bullshit- gets them satisfaction.
When they lose? The motive to get up and try again, with more crazy bullshit, is in play so they can get that hit of the 'win' some time down the line.
That is a dopamine hit if they get away with it, telling lies and winning a case that way, so they are incentivized to keep playing the 'game' of getting killers and criminals off the hook in creative ways.
With a Chicago jury hearing the case I will bet that walks away Free with a big check for his troubles. Yea, the bullet proof vest, well he was in downtown Chicago so perfectly natural to want to have some sort of protection. Turns out he needed it since he was attacked by someone with a gun.
They sleep fine as long as the check doesn't bounce.
They throw anything at the wall and see if it sticks. But how they can open their mouths and let those words spew out is beyond me. No shame. Sickening.
Their noses should be longer than Pinocchio's.
Kamin in his presentation acknowledged his clients body armor, but stated his client possessed a firearm he had never shot. He was initially stopped because his client had to pee before meeting a woman for lunch that he was considering for a girlfriend. How in the fucking world can attorneys deliver such bullshit and still keep a straight face. I can't begin to imagine what Leggett is going to testify to once he gets on the stand, which I really doubt he will.
Bauer was a FIXTURE in my old neighborhood. I never saw him as anything but calm cool and collected. He waspolite and respectful. His horse was alwsys well treated. If he was after a criminal, he was doing his job to the best of his ability. Hope the judge is decent. Do honorable judges still exist? This makes me sick.
Prayers to his family, all our blue and the truth.
How does Beck sleep at night?
"...How do defense attorneys sleep at night...?
I had one tell me one time "Butt nekkid. Right net to your mamma..."
Cleansing starts with lawyers like these...
They need to go first...
Society will be better off without them...
I had an old friend who was a very good and aggressive ASA who resigned and went to the "dark side" as a defense attorney. About two years later we arrested three mutts for a really brutal murder, and he ends up defending the ringleader, who was a really bad guy with a long sheet. He lost, fortunately, and the mutt went to prison for life.
About a year later I happened to see him at a school event- I walked over to say hello and he said he was surprised I'd talk to him, as most Cops wouldn't. I told him that I was talking to the man he used to be, not the one he had become.
I then asked him how the hell he could defend these pieces of garbage. He said "I've got one of the biggest houses in Orland Park, my wife and I both have a Lexus, my kids are going to the best schools, and we vacation in Hawaii twice a year, that's how."
Pretty sad...
So the Commander of 018 is not letting officers for her District attend the trial. Her reasoning is that she needs “all hands on deck to reduce crime”. I mean come on! She looks like a slob and now this!
With a Chicago jury hearing the case I will bet that walks away Free with a big check for his troubles. Yea, the bullet proof vest, well he was in downtown Chicago so perfectly natural to want to have some sort of protection. Turns out he needed it since he was attacked by someone with a gun.
3/04/2020 04:24:00 AM
What is so sick is that the above poster is correct in the eyes of 1/2 or more of Cook County population...sad
OT, only sort of:
Conway should get the disgusting video of the murderer being applauded by his fellow criminals in the jail, and put that together with Crimeesha's statement that she identifies more with criminals than law-abiding citizens.
Add the published reports of how hard and successfully Bauer was working with the community in 018. Trib had one, as I recall.
Time for Conway to step and ask the decent-but-silent majority in the black community: do they want civilization or prefer what Crimesha offers?
Like that certain type of criminal that subconsciously wants to get caught, so there are lawyers who subconsciously want to lose a case. That the victim was undeniably identifiable as a police officer, coupled with the implicit admission that the defendant was willing (and intended) to kill a person, suggests that this might be that situation.
The lawyer gets paid win or lose. The "game" might be how far the lawyer can push this bullshit defense with a straight face. His future client base is impressed by his outward attitude toward the police. Lawyer wins overall even if he loses this case.
That said, many (if not most) criminal defense attorneys are distinguishable from their clients by little more than pinstriped wool.
Hang 'em high.
I don't know who I despise more, the savage that killed Cmdr. Bauer of the piece of dog shit representing him.
Defense attorneys sleep well, not due to money as some get rich while most don't, but due to the fact they view their job as a game. They play to win and when they do, it feels good.
^^Defense attorneys are just "part of the game" and I agree 100% with you. Some of them really get off on beating us in court. And some of them are very, very good when they get younger officers on the stand. I have one in my extended family and he is a good guy but a bit of a drunk.
But a defense lawyer painted Bauer’s death as just the opposite: Bauer was the one who was aggressive and out of control, and Legghette was just a low-level “street hustler” who acted in self-defense when a man he did not know was a police officer attacked him out of nowhere.
There's a special place in hell for shit heads like Legghette and his bitch Kamin...
Deeze Da-Fendas gonna work here for a while, build
a reputation, then move on to the Big Leagues. They
train at our expense. Men of letters, men of wealth,
men of taste. And they wound up here because they
could not cut the mustard elsewhere. Pity the fools.
Defense liars, suborn perjury, and obstruct Justice. Lt. S
Bauer brought this upon himself? Im sure you think the 3 year old in the McDonalds bathroom wanted it too you piece of shit.
Most lawyers are scumbags, including the murderers.
Watched the video yesterday..His attorney is a total idiot.For that I am grateful.
Too bad IL stopped the death penalty.
His attorney’s Yelp reviews are one star, so maybe that’s a win for the prosecutor.
Current officers, just for ten seconds, please look at the honorable career of a hero like Paul Bauer compared with the politically guided, dishonorable, unethical, gutless and incredibly disgraceful career of the fired previous Sup EJ whose actions as a leader continued to institutionalize corruption.
Who would you prefer to be most like? Just give it ten seconds of thought and let Paul’s professionalism, honesty and kindness be your guide throughout the rest of your career. May you and your families remain safe!
Signed, a retired brother in blue, one who was lucky enough to make it.
God bless Paul and his wonderful family and friends
Curious what the jury is made up of .....?
Remember the price of shit from a company called DSM inflatables that thought it was appropriate to get online and talk shit about a police funeral happening in Chicago?
Well - he’s at it again - here is his direct number: 319-294-7060.
That is complete utter horse shit! These defense attorneys should serve time with these scum bag criminals they defend.
3/04/2020 12:17:00 AM
Watch what you say. It just might be you in need of one some day.
I never understood this argument completely. I mean, I understand what they’re getting at, but when you think about it, their argument is “my client didn’t know Mr X was a police officer. You see, my client thought he was murdering a regular citizen” so they’re admitting to the murder, just not the murder of a police officer. In today’s society, you’re probably better off admitting to murdering a cop than some random gang banger.
3/04/2020 01:58:00 AM
All it does is serve as mitigation in the sentencing phase. That's all.
"I've got one of the biggest houses in Orland Park, my wife and I both have a Lexus, my kids are going to the best schools, and we vacation in Hawaii twice a year, that's how."
May he rot in hell.
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I went to the trial yesterday. I am not with the police department, just a concerned and recently retired civil attorney. I was unable to see the opening live, but did see it on my phone And I saw all of the witness exams in the courtroom. Personally, I could not represent a client I did not believe in, and I have said no to more potential clients than I have agreed to accept as clients. Unfortunately, Public Defenders do not have that luxury. Still, I was quite surprised at the PD’s opening. At points he sounded like the PD in My Cousin Vinny, down to a personal quirk that made it difficult to follow his nonsensical theory of the case. He argued the the Defendant was shot at “in his line of work selling drugs.” It would have been funny, except there is nothing funny about the murder of a good family man who also happened to be a well respected CPD commander. The PD, so far, is not doing an effective job. (It seems as though he did not visit the crime scene as he had difficulty understanding the proximity of the Thompson Center to the Daley Center.) I plan to attend the trial again. I would be shocked if the defendant, who apparently lowered his seat to look smaller, escaped sever punishment. I am struck, once again, that whether it is McDonald, the guy on the Red line at Grand, or most other incidents involving a police shooting, it could all have been avoided if people would obey a command to stop and freeze.
Remember being on midnights and the jagoff court on Kedzie/Harrison used to call cases based on the defense lawyers clout while we fools risking out lives for mailmans pay were left to rot until the end of the call.
I used to call the defense sheisters mingling and preening "The Dance of the Shitbirds". It would have made a good Discovery channel show.
Watching billionaire presidential candidate Bloomberg apologizing for "stop and frisk" in New York City should let us all know where the world is at today. He apologized, because he deployed law enforcement where it was needed most, apologized because violators of criminal statutes happen to live in certain areas of the city and they happen to proportionally be non Caucasion. What else should be apologized. Meanwhile back at the ranch, Dr. Willie Wilson is running ads on the radio asking you contact your Congressman to authorize reparations for descendants of slaves. And this my friends represents the mentality of those trying to run/ruin this country.
I then asked him how the hell he could defend these pieces of garbage. He said "I've got one of the biggest houses in Orland Park, my wife and I both have a Lexus, my kids are going to the best schools, and we vacation in Hawaii twice a year, that's how."
Pretty sad..
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?
Who is the defense atty?
I have to think that a successful criminal would be able to recognize the police at a distance.
"I've got one of the biggest houses in Orland Park, my wife and I both have a Lexus, my kids are going to the best schools, and we vacation in Hawaii twice a year, that's how."
Ooohhhh, oland parks, that sure be a fancy place to live! I sure am jealous! Don't you have that shithole mall there that no one goes to??
And a couple over priced toyotas?? You sure are living the high life! I have been to Hawaii too! It sure is beautiful and relaxing, but a couple times a year? Change it up man! Oh, and If your brats are going to a public school there, well good luck!
This is what decades of pandering to racial groups gets you. Excusing murder because some poor black felon wearing armor with a gun, selling drugs is somehow a victim. This country has lost its mind. We need 20 more years of trump just to begin to fixing this madness.
All it does is serve as mitigation in the sentencing phase. That's all.
3/04/2020 03:40:00 PM
50% time serve compared to 80% time is huge.
If Defendant is, by some gross miscarriage of Justice, found Not Guilty, there is the possibility of Federal charges? Specifically, Felon in Possession of a Firearm?
I have a couple things to add...
I saw that someone ID'd this POS as a PD. He is not. He is a civil rights Attorney that is in it for the "payout" The "self-defense" and "police brutality" angle has been well planned since the POS killer fired an experienced team of PDs.
It was mentioned that the POS Attorney filed a motion because the State violated the killer's right to a speedy trial. That's interesting, given the fact that the POS Attorney was suspended for 90-days and balked at the last scheduled trial date.
You know you're bad when the other civil rights Attorneys are shaking heir heads.
Here is a link that explains the suspension of the POS Attorney
https://www.iardc.org/ldetail.asp?id=724072000
Better call Saul!
To the ARDC post; I tried going to that page, but ARDC website says "Illegal Operation" What's the attorney's name?? There are several "Kamins" on the ARDC roster
Hopefully this murderous asshole burns in Hell.
To the ARDC post; I tried going to that page, but ARDC website says "Illegal Operation" What's the attorney's name?? There are several "Kamins" on the ARDC roster
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Scott Kamin
I am struck, once again, that whether it is McDonald, the guy on the Red line at Grand, or most other incidents involving a police shooting, it could all have been avoided if people would obey a command to stop and freeze.
WOW!!!!!! Someone who actually gets it!!!!!!
Ground zero for police shootings whether justified or ends up in bad judgements or tactics is resisting a lawful arrest. You have the courts to argue your arrest. The media should do something useful and push that message instead of creating conflict to sell commercials. News is no longer “only the facts” it’s entertainment tonight.
Thanks to Anon on 3/05/2020 06:58:00 PM about Bauer's killers attorney....I'm writing up an ARDC complaint on his bullsh-t; not the first time lawyer Kamin has danced with the ARDC for misconduct.
"...The Bandit prefers long noses..."
One must remember that it is not the size of your nose, but what's in it that counts.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
"...Butt nekkid, right next to your mama..."
Reply---my mama found a Democrat state that paid for her gender reassignment surgery. Congratulations. You've been sleeping with a man, but I am sure that it is no debut for you.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
The ARDC is made up of lawyers. Good luck.
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