It finally comes to an end - "Offer of Judgment" reached with Philadelphia

[libra8]

congrats on the win.

Already hitting the news circuits:
http://www.whptv.com/news/state/stor...qkwdzlhAA.cspx

So close, yet so far.

"(OC)It's legal in Pennsylvania if the person has a permit."

Congratulations!!

[streaker69]

I was only hoping to see the officers that violated his rights, the DA that maliciously charged him with crimes committed by those officers and the PD Administration that allowed the systemic infringing of rights be punished in some way. Whether it be by suspensions without pay, or firings, but it would seem the only people that were punished by this is the tax payers.

I realize that may not be the popular opinion of this, but that's how I feel, take it for what it is.

I guess we'll see if anything has changed in the future, when it happens again, the the PD administration can come out and say that they're working on getting their officers properly trained, but it just takes time. I guess another 10 years or so, they'll get it done.

[ChamberedRound]

I was only hoping to see the officers that violated his rights, the DA that maliciously charged him with crimes committed by those officers and the PD Administration that allowed the systemic infringing of rights be punished in some way. Whether it be by suspensions without pay, or firings, but it would seem the only people that were punished by this is the tax payers.

I realize that may not be the popular opinion of this, but that's how I feel, take it for what it is.

I guess we'll see if anything has changed in the future, when it happens again, the the PD administration can come out and say that they're working on getting their officers properly trained, but it just takes time. I guess another 10 years or so, they'll get it done.

^^^^ THIS ^^^^

After all the trouble you went through, Mark, I don't begrudge you a settlement. And, I don't intend in any way to start a trolling, "WTF?" pile-on. However, to say I'm shocked is an understatement.

I really hope there's circumstances we're not aware of, because I don't see how settling for $25k is teaching the PPD anything other than they buy their way out of serious trouble for a relative pittance. $25k is only a fraction of a single patrolman's salary, and is essentially a rounding error on their balance sheet. I'm not saying that suing for millions is a better alternative, but I would've at least liked to see the people at the PPD and DA's office who gave you so much trouble held accountable. If they're back out on patrol again with no reprimand of any kind, you can bet they'll be abusing the next guy who's unwilling or unable to stand up for themselves like you did. So, in the end nothing's changed.

As streaker said, I'm sure I'll be in the minority with this opinion, but take it FWIW.

[normanvin]

Congrats.

Hoping to hear more about this.

[priell3]

I'll wait for the details, but the end result proves that Mark was right and they were wrong.

By not getting a big pay day he proved all of the antis wrong who said that was all he was interested in. That, and a boost to his ego.

[FNG19]

After all the trouble you went through, Mark, I don't begrudge you a settlement. And, I don't intend in any way to start a trolling, "WTF?" pile-on. However, to say I'm shocked is an understatement.

I'm personally reserving judgment (ha ha ha) until we hear the details from Mark. The monetary damages are irrelevant to me. I'm more concerned about the non-financial aspects of the settlement, and the specifics of what (if anything) they agreed to do.

[ChamberedRound]

I'm personally reserving judgment (ha ha ha) until we hear the details from Mark. The monetary damages are irrelevant to me. I'm more concerned about the non-financial aspects of the settlement, and the specifics of what (if anything) they agreed to do.

I obviously didn't reserve judgment , but I'll be glad to retract or revise my remarks once Mark provides more details.

[ThomasJ]

I was only hoping to see the officers that violated his rights, the DA that maliciously charged him with crimes committed by those officers and the PD Administration that allowed the systemic infringing of rights be punished in some way. Whether it be by suspensions without pay, or firings, but it would seem the only people that were punished by this is the tax payers.

I realize that may not be the popular opinion of this, but that's how I feel, take it for what it is.

I guess we'll see if anything has changed in the future, when it happens again, the the PD administration can come out and say that they're working on getting their officers properly trained, but it just takes time. I guess another 10 years or so, they'll get it done.

Nope, you nailed it.

[longcall911]

Congrats on getting it behind you Mark. I assume that you are satisfied with the terms of the settlement and in the end, *that* is most important. You've gone through a great deal and you've done a great deal for your community.

Thanks.

[StonewallRabbitry]

I was hoping to see a six figure settlement as a way to "warn" other police departments, a small police department might leave oc'ers alone for fear of a six figure lawsuit but I do not see a city or police department being to concerned over 25,000. Also I think the police on scene should have been fired

I do inderstand why he settled, I can imagine that all this was stressful on every aspect of his life and now it is finally over and hopefully he can continue his life as normal