Why are Police Entitled to Lie and Slander? by James Bovard Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Counterpunch, September 13, 2024 In a presidential race in which both major party candidates are kowtowing to law enforcement, don’t expect any candor about the perils that politicians have unleashed. To serve and protect, police are allowed to slander and […]
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Police Have the Right to Lie and Slander
Police Have the Right to Lie and Slander by James Bovard To serve and protect, police are allowed to slander and destroy. Cops in many states and localities have acquired the right to lie about their shootings, searches, and practically anything else. Police have routinely planted drugs, guns, and other evidence to incriminate innocent people, […]
The Killing of Duncan Lemp on the No Way Jose Podcast
Thanks to Jose Galison for having me on his No Way Jose podcast to discuss the 2020 killing of Duncan Lemp. Jose has followed that case closely and was the only person to interview Kacey Robinson, Lemp’s girlfriend who was sleeping by his side when a Montgomery County, Maryland SWAT team attacked at 4:42 a.m. […]
“His Name was Duncan Lemp” – 2020 No-Knock Killing Podcast
The Two and Only — Brian Wilson and James Bovard S 3 Ep 10 Mar 5, 2024 Say the name Duncan Lemp. Brian’s best line of the show was on the limits of the Constitution: “I’ve never relied on a piece of parchment to stop a bullet.” Listen or download the podcast by clicking here […]
Celebrate Fourth of July by Cussing Politicians
Celebrating Independence Day with the @LibertarianInst-itute's @QuinnDriggs1 and @JimBovard pic.twitter.com/fqvnWkQZFW — Scott Horton (@scotthortonshow) July 3, 2023 Libertarian Institute, July 3, 2023 Celebrate Fourth of July by Cussing Politicians by James Bovard America was founded by rowdy folks who enjoyed nothing better than applying tar and feathers to British tax collectors. For a couple centuries, […]
The DC Sniper Rampage: The Biggest Police Debacle of the Century?
Mises Institute, December 3, 2021 The DC Sniper Rampage: The Biggest Police Debacle of the Century? by James Bovard Those who forget police debacles could be the victims of the next law enforcement fiasco. Former Montgomery County, Maryland, police chief Charles Moose passed away on Thanksgiving Day. He became famous as the most prominent law […]
Photos from Protest for January 6 Capitol Clash Detainees
Heading to downtown DC to photograph the rally supporting protestors arrested at the January 6 Capitol clash, the counterprotesters, police & National Guard (if deployed today), new Pentagon surveillance devices. It's a good day to play "Spot the Informant." — James Bovard (@JimBovard) September 18, 2021 Regardless of turnout at today's "Justice for J-6" rally, […]