• moakley@lemmy.world
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    10 days ago

    I think we just need to revise the laws to say that a cop’s testimony doesn’t have any more weight than anyone else’s testimony unless it’s backed up by their bodycam.

    Taking cops at their word made sense when we didn’t have this technology. It doesn’t make sense anymore.

    • NABDad@lemmy.world
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      10 days ago

      I keep getting left off jury duty by honestly answering the question about whether I would give less weight to a cops testimony because they’re a cop.

      I suppose if there’s ever a civil jury trial that doesn’t involve a police testimony, I might serve in a jury.

      A bit of a shame because I don’t mind being on a jury. I’m not trying to get out of it. I’m just being honest.