The reason no one has heard anything is that they are waiting you out. They want public opinion and interest to fade. As for the issue of where the trial will be held, it is highly unlikely it will be here. They would rather try him in a more rural community. As I have stated before, the want to strike fear in a juries heart at the simple mention of marijuana. The fix is on guys.

The CPD really does not want me on this jury!

As far as fessing up is concerned, don't ever expect the commonwealth attorney or the police to admit any wrong. Even after prisoners are found to be innocent thru DNA, prosecutors still oppose any release refusing to admit a wrongful conviction because the prisoner will then sue the commonwealth and city involved in his prosecution. As I've said in an earlier post, the lynching will proceed. Right now you can be assured, each and every police officer,and any neighbors or witnesses involved in this raid has been interviewed. You can bet there is probably intimidation and coersion going on. This is probably where the case might fall apart.

Assuming that there is no change of venue and the trial is held here, the prosecution doesn't want me on that jury. They haven't even held bond hearing for Frederick. Something stinks right from the get go.

JMO, You are correct that there is much we don't know about this incident, but the real question is why, over a month later, do we still not know these facts?

There is no rational reason to withhold this information, which the police have had since the night of the raid. Mr. Frederick and his defense attorney already know most of the facts, or will have them revealed to them during discovery procedures before trial, so there is no legal strategy that requires withholding these facts, unless a verdict based on incomplete information is their goal, so why continue to mislead the public?

There are questions that need to be answered to restore the trust of the public, I have listed some in the latest "Breach of Trust" entry on the Tidewater Liberty blog, and the Chesapeake City Council should demand they be answered.

Chesapeake might cut their losses by fessing up early on that mistakes were made, dropping charges against Frederick, and offering very generous settlements to Frederick and Officer Shivers's family. This would preclude (much of) the legal wrangling and lawyer involvement (and their "cut"), as well as minimize the prolonged anguish for all involved. It would seem to be the most honorable and compassionate course of action for the city.

The City of Chesapeake has a big problem. Having the charges dropped will generate lawsuits by Frederick and the family of Officer Shivers, and cause a complete investigation of the police department's procedures; not a review (cover up), but an investigation by the State Police. The other alternative is to hang Frederick. They have an albatross around their necks and have been silenced on the issue. I don't think that they will ponder very much when making their decision to go ahead with the lynching.

As to a cop being dead due to his actions, I submit it may be due to his reaction, rather than action. Either way, an officer is dead, & this will have to be settled in court. But he may have a valid point about the civil portion, this could end up costing the City of Chesapeake a lot of money . This is not intended as a rebuke, reprimand or anything like that to either of you, it's just my opinion.

Thank you, Judge Hawkins. Since you are obviously privvy to facts in this case that the rest of us are not, please share the evidance that backs up your statement.

As for Ryan Frederick's defense, he'll get his day in court, and I hope he gets a fair trial. But a cop is dead due to his actions, and that fact cannot be disputed.

jmo

A Website has been set up for anyone who is interested in making donations for Ryan Fredericks defense. The address is:
www.myspace.com/ryan_frederick - donations can be made for his defense, bills and / or canteen.