Charges refiled on Horton - edit - and he’s back on suspension
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Interesting development. I have no legal background whatsoever, but the sentiment appears to be that the cop was planning on refilling the charges after they dropped regardless. Is it safe to say Pitt knew this when they decided to reinstate him? In that case, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him continue to play while this unfolds.
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At the end of the day, as a former attorney, I am surprised that the DA is still pursuing this matter after having failings twice on their end. Not sure why they would not ask defense counsel for community service and move on with their day unless they have a real bone to pick. And, if they had a real issue, I doubt they would have been not ready twice. Maybe just internal or media stress. But, it is odd to me.
For all of the charges to be dismissed at the preliminary hearing is odd. Most hearings in the surrounding county district attorneys offices have ADA s attend the preliminary hearings. Usually some of the charges are dropped before there before the case goes downtown to the court house to be resolved. I have not read all the charges but it is odd to refile.
I don't understand why the cop didn't show up for trial then? Why let this continue indefinitely?
Seems to me, if the charges merited a suspension originally, they continue to merit a suspension now.
Not if this is getting strung along without good reason. Horton has a right to have this dealt with within a reasonable timeframe.
Agree with that. Absolutely.
If Horton has been wronged by the legal system, his lawyer needs to do a better job of fixing that.
The legal system can be ponderous.
Just like the refs, the ACC, and the Rooneys, the legal system has it in for Pitt.
It’s one of the big issues in our system. Cases get stung on forever so a few months is actually normal.
I just find the whole thing weird. How could the cop, the main witness, have a scheduling conflict? Why would the date be moved up then there be a conflict?
Technically it was a hearing, but I know what you’re saying. That’s this thing that is most odd about this.
He damn well better keep playing. He is innocent till proven guilty. Why keep dicking around with him because the cop can't make it to the hearing.
I would have no problem with Pitt instituting an innocent until proven guilty stance in all instances where the individual is not incarcerated.
Pitt will need to remain consistent with that stance.
Thought this was interesting ......
The charges – aggravated assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness – were re-filed on Dec. 31, though they didn’t appear on the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania web portal until Saturday.
The one that sticks out to me is the aggravated assault
The charges – aggravated assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness – were re-filed on Dec. 31, though they didn’t appear on the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania web portal until Saturday.
The one that sticks out to me is the aggravated assault
What an absolute load of garbage.
Pitt statement today only said he would not “complete“ which led me to suspect they might let him practice this time just not suit up for games—especially under the circumstances of the DA not producing its witnesses twice at scheduled hearings. We will know soon enough.
Yeah yeah, we know you believe in guilt until innocent. The fact you want to wreck it Ithiel’s life is pretty damn disgusting.
Appears like the typical process of overcharging to better obtain a lesser charge to stick in a plea deal.
This is frequently done. I don’t like it. I think it is wrong and changes need made.
Maybe we will someday see an administration both locally and federally that seeks to do something about it.
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So what exactly is the story of his arrest? What happened?? Why does it take multiple times for an accusing officer to show? How many bites at the apple are they gonna take here?
used to be if police didn’t show when you challenged a ticket you didn’t pay?
used to be if police didn’t show when you challenged a ticket you didn’t pay?
I guess innocent until proven quality doesn’t apply here .
I'm pretty sure they handle these cases differently than traffic citations. But yeah, there has to be some onus on the prosecution to make a case in a timely manner.
I know this would absolutely implode the system, but I think plea bargains should be abolished. Often times prosecutors file charge knowing damn well they won’t stick but still hold them over the head of the accused to force a plea.
Charge with what you know you can get a conviction on and if you are constantly overcharging and reducing charges from felonies to misdemeanors or you eliminate pleas and constantly have charges thrown out or lose cases, there should be heavy consequences for the DA.
So be it. Onward and upward. I don’t think this should ruin his life, but these are the consequences of his actions.
BS. What were his actions? The cops may have completely lied about it embellished the situation
I thought I read there was a ton of video evidence?
Aren’t there cameras everywhere these days? Don’t bystanders record everything on their phones?
Doesnt that make it near impossible to lie?
When it first happened the reports absolutely stated there was video. Maybe a media outlet will file a FOIA once it’s all settled but not sure it’s a big enough story or worth the trouble.
Do you think it's possible that the DA is pursuing it because it's a cop and wants to keep them on their good side?
The legal part of this is what it is. That Pitt and other businesses continue to punish people based just on accusations is the real issue.
