[Lazamataz]

This is precisely where I part company with this chick.

Sure, there might be a paycheck coming out of this, but it makes her look venal.

She should have just taken a pass on the cash and done the right thing for it's own sake.

[SerpentDove]

Maybe you’re right.

But Big Tough Policeman should have thought of that as a possibility before acting like an ass.

I hope it puts pressure on this cop from his supervisors, and from the public.

The main thing, this abuse got exposed on the national stage (a very important thing) and it shines the spotlight on what is becoming a pattern of abuse nation wide.

Maybe the “crass” lawsuit will at least keep the issue before the public long enough to be helpful.

That could be a wonderful and very healthy side-effect, rather than let the story be buried and forgotten.

[School of Rational Thought]

This is precisely where I part company with this chick. Sure, there might be a paycheck coming out of this, but it makes her look venal. She should have just taken a pass on the cash and done the right thing for it's own sake.

Have to disagree. Until this cop and his handlers are held accountable, and the only legal way is suing, there will be no change. Otherwise, why would they change?