Title: Alleged Civil Rights Violations and Corruption Raise Concerns: Lexington MO. Police Department

By: Jason Schiffman                                                                                  Report issued: June 29th 2023 - 08:50am est

                                                                                                                            Updated: June 30th 2023 - 13:05pm est

Lexington, Missouri - A recent incident involving the arrest of U.S. Army Combat Veteran has shed light on potential civil rights violations and corruption within the Lexington Police Department. The details surrounding the case have sparked concerns about the conduct of law enforcement officers, transparency, and the protection of citizens' rights.

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On May 30th, 2023, Lexington Police responded to a 911 call reporting a sexual assault. However, discrepancies emerged as the urgency of the call seemed questionable, with the accuser displaying no signs of distress. This led to speculation that the incident might have been a domestic issue rather than an immediate assault.

Disturbingly, responding officers approached the address without identifying themselves as police and forcefully entered the home without attempting to de-escalate the situation. The officers arrested a subject without informing him of the charges for over 12 hours, raising concerns about potential violations of his rights.

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Chief of Police Troy Sims subsequently filed a search warrant for the home, which was approved in the early morning hours of May 31st, 2023. However, troubling aspects emerged regarding the execution of the search warrant. The homeowner was not provided with a copy of the warrant or a seizure list detailing the items taken from his home, casting doubt on the transparency and adherence to proper legal procedures by the Lexington Police Department.

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Furthermore, the alleged victim repeatedly expressed her desire to leave the premises and declined medical treatment. She made multiple calls to 911 requesting release from police custody and assistance in contacting her mother and attorney. A concerning revelation arose when it was discovered that Lexington Police dispatch records contained multiple officer names that did not correspond to the badge number or officer who was on scene, it was later confirmed by Higginsville MO, dispatch that there was a glitch in their system causing the documentation of officers improperly on the dispatch logs.

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The arrest of the veteran and subsequent handling of the case give rise to concerns about potential civil rights violations. The defendant in the case was held on a cash-only $50,000 bond, despite having minimal prior contact with law enforcement and no previous arrests, raising questions about the proportionality of the bond and potential violations of his Eighth Amendment rights.

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The denial of this veterans ability to make a phone call for nearly 48 hours after his arrest appears to violate his rights to legal representation and due process. Additionally, the lack of evidence provided and delayed disclosure of the accuser's claims further undermine the legitimacy of the charges brought against him.

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The alleged violations highlight the need for a thorough investigation into the practices and protocols of the Lexington Police Department. If substantiated, these violations could have far-reaching consequences, potentially impacting other individuals who may have been unjustly arrested, detained, or incarcerated as a result of similar questionable tactics.

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Affected individuals are advised to seek legal counsel from professionals specializing in civil rights or engage with organizations dedicated to upholding civil liberties and police accountability. The findings of this case may have implications for appeals and lawsuits regarding civil rights violations and potentially prompt a review of past cases involving the Lexington Police Department.

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