State Supreme Court: Detroit cops accused of lying can't be charged

State Supreme Court: Detroit cops accused of lying can't be charged

By Ed White Associated Press DETROIT — Three Detroit police officers accused of lying during an internal investigation can't be charged based on those statements, the Michigan Supreme Court said Wednesday, acknowledging that its decision "may be viewed as unpalatable." The court, in a 5-2 decision, said state law protects officers who make a statement under threat of possible firing …
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State Supreme Court: Detroit cops accused of lying can't be charged