International Law

CCTV can cut both ways

Sometimes CCTV can prove that someone is innocent. And that the cops framed them.

wcbstv.com - Undercover NYPD Officers Frame 4 On Drug Charges

....The undercover NYPD officers are seen on video dancing in the street, then attempting to frame four innocent men.

"I asked police officer why are you arresting me," said Maximo Colon. "Never did I get an answer."

The investigators swore under oath they bought drugs from the four men. Jose and Maximo colon say that didn't happen.

"The cops are supposed to help us," said a shaken Jose Colon.

Defense lawyers say the surveillance cameras proved their clients were framed.

"It was nauseating," said defense lawyer Rochelle Berliner.

Two hours of video showed no contact at all between the four men arrested and undercover officers - proof that lead prosecutors to drop charges against the four men, and even declare in court the men did not commit the crime....

Full post as published by The Canadian Privacy Law Blog on June 28, 2008 (boomark / email).