meyotch@slrpnk.net to News@lemmy.world · 8 days agoA woman made a vague threat to a healthcare company – does she really deserve up to 15 years in prison?message-squaremessage-square167fedilinkarrow-up1658arrow-down17file-text
arrow-up1651arrow-down1message-squareA woman made a vague threat to a healthcare company – does she really deserve up to 15 years in prison?meyotch@slrpnk.net to News@lemmy.world · 8 days agomessage-square167fedilinkfile-text
minus-squareorcrist@lemm.eelinkfedilinkarrow-up5·8 days agoNot likely she can win a civil suit. They needed probable cause to arrest her, and QI says that even if they lacked it, they’re still off the hook. The judge has absolute immunity. That’s it, even if she beats the rap, she can’t beat the ride.
minus-squareramsorge@discuss.onlinelinkfedilinkarrow-up5·8 days agoHer first amendment rights were violated. If the state doesn’t pay, the insurance company will settle out of court
Not likely she can win a civil suit. They needed probable cause to arrest her, and QI says that even if they lacked it, they’re still off the hook. The judge has absolute immunity. That’s it, even if she beats the rap, she can’t beat the ride.
Her first amendment rights were violated. If the state doesn’t pay, the insurance company will settle out of court