Palmer claims that the behavior of four policemen was “unacceptable, intolerable and factors that contributed to Breonna’s death and poor investigation after that,” according to the complaints. Palmer also claims that the actions of the other two officers were “inappropriate for a patent officer on the ground”.
Aguiar told CNN in a statement: “These internal affairs complaints were made to obtain answers, explanations and accountability”.
“We believe that a thorough investigation of these allegations will expose the weakness of a dishonest police division and the extent to which investigators have gone to protect the police,” said Aguiar. “And when that happens, the LMPD needs to show that it is going to clean the house, give Tamika Palmer the answers she deserves a year ago, and honor the oaths taken to protect our citizens. These policemen cannot lie and say it’s okay because they are cops. ”
He added: “They cannot cover up their actions and not explain them, just because they are policemen.”
The LMPD released a statement saying: “The department gives the highest priority to conduct thorough and impartial investigations, and complaints received from Ms. Palmer’s lawyer are no exception. We are committed to being as transparent as possible within the limits of the limitations. outlined by Community law. ”
“This remains in the hands of independent investigators and prosecutors, the FBI and the United States Department of Justice,” said Wine. “Violations of federal civil rights under the colors of the law, resulting in the death of an individual, carry the same, if not greater, penalties than those provided for in Kentucky law.”
“The Commonwealth Prosecutor’s Office does not plan to bring this matter up to another grand jury as long as there is a federal investigation pending,” added Wine. “Doing so would create a risk of inconsistent results and recommendations and potentially harm rather than promote justice in this case.”
CNN tried to find lawyers and contact information for the six officers, but has yet to succeed. CNN has contacted the Fraternal Order of the Police, but has not yet received a response.