Tag: Obstruction of Justice

Investigations

St. Louis Police "Obstructing" Investigation Into Officer's "Russian Roulette" Death, Prosecutor Says

There was probable cause at the scene that drugs or alcohol may be a contributing factor in a potential crime,” Gardner wrote Monday to police Chief John Hayden and Public Safety Director Jimmie Edwards.

January 30, 2019

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Former Los Angeles Sheriff Found Guilty of Obstructing Federal Investigation

Lee Baca, the once powerful and popular sheriff of Los Angeles County, was found guilty Wednesday of obstructing a federal investigation into abuses in county jails and lying to cover up the interference.

March 15, 2017

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Video: Hospital’s Warrant Refusal Could Weaken Case Against Cop Killer Suspect

There was a delay in gathering evidence against the suspected hit-and-run driver charged with killing Cleveland Police Officer David Fahey. It may be harder now to tell if Israel Alvarez was drunk or high when investigators say he hit and killed the officer.

February 1, 2017

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California Troopers Face Charges in Connection with Murder

The nine people played a part in the killing of Korey Kauffman, 26, or helped cover it up and mislead investigators, the officials said.

August 17, 2015

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Fifth Suspect Arrested in Connection with Mississippi Officer Killings

Abram Wade "Pete" Franklin was awaiting his initial appearance in court on Wednesday after the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation charged the 29-year-old with obstruction in the case, Mississippi Bureau of Investigation spokesman Warren Strain told CNN.

May 14, 2015

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Maine Couple Arrested for Videoing Officers Sues Portland Officer

The lawsuit, brought with the assistance of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, says that Jill Walker and Sabatino Scattoloni were charged with obstructing government administration on May 25 in downtown Portland.

September 16, 2014

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Tsarnaev Friend Found Guilty of Hiding Marathon Bombing Evidence

A former student at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth was convicted Monday of obstructing a terrorism investigation by concealing a backpack containing fireworks that belonged to his close friend Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings.

July 21, 2014