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Fri, 03-5-10 - 12:39pm by KBenardello
Ex-New Orleans Cop Michael Lohman Admits Involvement In Bridge Shooting
Officers of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) obstructed justice by covering up a shooting that occurred on September 4, 2005. The Justice Department posted a press release on its New Orleans homepage on February 24 that former Lieutenant Michael Lohman pleaded guilty to conspiring with fellow officers.
Lohman was charged with writing false reports about the shooting; engaging in misleading conduct; and lying to FBI agents. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine, and will be sentenced May 26.
Two civilians died and four others were seriously injured when seven officers drove to the Danziger Bridge after receiving a call for police assistance. When they arrived, the officers saw six civilians trying to walk to a supermarket to buy food and supplies, and they fired at them.
The officers then saw Lance and Ronald Madison, who were walking to a dentist office where one of their other brothers was. One of the officers shot and killed Ronald, who was severely disabled.
Lohman arrived at the bridge shortly, and found no evidence to justify the killings. He admitted that he participated in a conspiracy that involved planting a gun and creating false witness statements.
Written by: Karen Benardello
Lohman was charged with writing false reports about the shooting; engaging in misleading conduct; and lying to FBI agents. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine, and will be sentenced May 26.
Two civilians died and four others were seriously injured when seven officers drove to the Danziger Bridge after receiving a call for police assistance. When they arrived, the officers saw six civilians trying to walk to a supermarket to buy food and supplies, and they fired at them.
The officers then saw Lance and Ronald Madison, who were walking to a dentist office where one of their other brothers was. One of the officers shot and killed Ronald, who was severely disabled.
Lohman arrived at the bridge shortly, and found no evidence to justify the killings. He admitted that he participated in a conspiracy that involved planting a gun and creating false witness statements.
Written by: Karen Benardello
1 comment
Thu, 03-11-10 - 12:49 pm by 9thwonder
Why?
First there was a mistake having to call for police back up in the first place. Then there was a mistake of trying to cover up the truth. He shuold of held a press conference claiming a mistake and compensating the family of the person who was killed.
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Thu, 03-11-10 - 01:07 pm by KBenardello
The seven officers who were first sent to the bridge should have been been able to handle the situation, as the family only comprised of six people. They should have been able to help the family get across, so that they could get to the supermarket.
The officers probably went to the two brothers on the other side of the bridge, thinking they needed help crossing as well. But there was no need to shoot any of the civilians, as it was determined that none of them had guns.
The officers probably called for back-up when they realized they were in the wrong for shooting. Lohman and the other supervisors shouldn't have covered up the truth, especially since they weren't involved in the shootings. Their jobs as supervisors was to make sure justice is served, especially during a time of crisis.
Lohman deserves to serve time in jail for trying to cover up the truth. The victims and their families should be compensated for their losses and their grief, and this should never happen again.
The officers probably went to the two brothers on the other side of the bridge, thinking they needed help crossing as well. But there was no need to shoot any of the civilians, as it was determined that none of them had guns.
The officers probably called for back-up when they realized they were in the wrong for shooting. Lohman and the other supervisors shouldn't have covered up the truth, especially since they weren't involved in the shootings. Their jobs as supervisors was to make sure justice is served, especially during a time of crisis.
Lohman deserves to serve time in jail for trying to cover up the truth. The victims and their families should be compensated for their losses and their grief, and this should never happen again.
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