This is a brilliant analysis, Mitch! You have done all of your readers a great service by writing this. I'm wondering to what extent these lawsuits provide guidance in the case of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez - the Austin man shot by ICE (who had surgery yesterday, 11 days after the shooting).
Ms. Good was not the alleged target of any administrative warrant regarding immigration enforcement. This fact makes the wrongful death suit particularly strong.
We have a massive stake in the suits’ success since none of is wants to be shot by a government agent, unprovoked by any crime pr threat, then have that agent moved to an out-of-state safe-house where he keeps living and woking, while our friends and family visit our graves.
Do you think Kash Patel will be forced to testify about the clean-up of the crime scene and the decision to hide the shooter, Jonathan Ross, without even taking away his gun?
I can only imagine that it will take at least a decade for any form of restitution to be provided. The clock started yesterday!
The allegations in both complaints are extremely important, and I want to remind the community that we have the right to hold the powerful accountable.
I am unable to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, as the Government has home field advantage in such cases; whether the cases are tried by a judge or a jury, there is little doubt that the government will will be checking the backgrounds of the judges and all potential jurors, and apply pressure on them to rule in the government's favor.
Lawsuits like this are always challenging. But with the right lawyers and the right approach, they can and should be won. I once took a case that Johnny Cochran's outstanding firm turned down. It took almost 5 years of litigation before the trial started. The defendants were two government agencies, a police department, and three police officers. Long story short, my clients won the case, and we changed police department policies moving forward. As I mentioned, these cases can be difficult, but they can also be won, and they can also change how things are done.
Each case alleges different facts and different causes of action, all surrounding Renee's wrongful death. I'm looking forward to reporting on the outcome once the matters are either settled or go to verdict.
This is a brilliant analysis, Mitch! You have done all of your readers a great service by writing this. I'm wondering to what extent these lawsuits provide guidance in the case of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez - the Austin man shot by ICE (who had surgery yesterday, 11 days after the shooting).
Such a service to explain the legal aspects! Thank you.
Ms. Good was not the alleged target of any administrative warrant regarding immigration enforcement. This fact makes the wrongful death suit particularly strong.
Infuriating! Shaming! Our country is a death warrant to whomever ICE and any government official may want killed.
We have a massive stake in the suits’ success since none of is wants to be shot by a government agent, unprovoked by any crime pr threat, then have that agent moved to an out-of-state safe-house where he keeps living and woking, while our friends and family visit our graves.
Do you think Kash Patel will be forced to testify about the clean-up of the crime scene and the decision to hide the shooter, Jonathan Ross, without even taking away his gun?
I can only imagine that it will take at least a decade for any form of restitution to be provided. The clock started yesterday!
Restacking, this is such a detailed article, thank you !
Thank you, and you're welcome, Mary. I wanted to make sure the facts and the allegations in these two lawsuits didn't get swept under the rug.
Thank you for covering this, and in such detail. These murders, by our government, with our tax dollars make me absolutely sick.
The allegations in both complaints are extremely important, and I want to remind the community that we have the right to hold the powerful accountable.
Thank you again.... The right and responsibility. A great word for all of us.
I am unable to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, as the Government has home field advantage in such cases; whether the cases are tried by a judge or a jury, there is little doubt that the government will will be checking the backgrounds of the judges and all potential jurors, and apply pressure on them to rule in the government's favor.
Lawsuits like this are always challenging. But with the right lawyers and the right approach, they can and should be won. I once took a case that Johnny Cochran's outstanding firm turned down. It took almost 5 years of litigation before the trial started. The defendants were two government agencies, a police department, and three police officers. Long story short, my clients won the case, and we changed police department policies moving forward. As I mentioned, these cases can be difficult, but they can also be won, and they can also change how things are done.
Really appreciate this analysis and sharing your “lived experience.”
I have followed Joyce Vance, Andrew Weissmann and Glenn Kirschner for a while. Added you the first time i read one of your articles. (Good choice!)
I’m retired and have made reading court rulings and USC my hobby, so i appreciate your links to that kind of thing.
Thanks, Barbara. You've put me in with extremely good company, and I'm humbled by your trust and support. Always here for you and yours.
Yup, Wrongful death, excessive force, defamation, assault with a deadly weapon just to name a few....
Each case alleges different facts and different causes of action, all surrounding Renee's wrongful death. I'm looking forward to reporting on the outcome once the matters are either settled or go to verdict.