Survivors of Vallejo 'Gone Girl' case respond after police apologize for calling them liars

[@jenniferrivera8627]

They should have apologized in public the same way they embarrassed them in public

[@Dagrto]

THIS. They had the audacity to just send an email after their neglect of duty and harassment.

[@lobitome]

When you "apologize" in an email through a tv station, you are being very insincere. It obviously should have been in person. Even then, I would like to tell them that they aren't sorry, they are just saying that to try to look good. Too little, too late

[@kaiarneson3441]

That sheriff is a coward

[@09BowornratP]

Fuck the police and the fbi

[@MisterMpp]

This tells you that the police and the system is on the wrong side

[@HP-fn4bo]

The fact that they’ve stayed together through this is pretty amazing. Good for them.

[@jkhtravelrn]

You and I are the only ones who have had the wherewithal to commend the couple for this. I think their an exceptional couple and I definitely want to read their book. They stayed United as a couple and supported each other. That’s very rare.

[@leonardnimoy7]

@@jkhtravelrni am sure others like myself are happy they are together. The word wherewithal seems a little self-congratulatory on your part, albeit incorrect.

[@centigradz]

He was emotionally cheating on her by talking to his ex and that is y the police used that as an excuse to debunk their story.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

@@centigradz geez just another of a million reasons never to cheat on your spouse!

[@crazzzygirl5177]

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[@JustMomHere]

This makes me so angry. The police could have easily caused her death.

[@YeshuaDisciple916]

Exactly! While they were so focused on him, the actual kidnapper could have been torturing and killing her. Despicable. I understand they have to question the boyfriend, however, *all* of the focus shouldn't have been on him.

[@user-lp5si7ui3w]

I have a stalker who's threatened to murder me, my pets, and my family- who followed me and moved to my new neighborhood after I moved to continue stalking my property and harassing me- and I was literally old by the police they won't do anything about it because "he hasn't actually killed you yet"...

[@NadiaGirl1]

@@YeshuaDisciple916 actually the criminal did hurt other people

[@YeshuaDisciple916]

@@NadiaGirl1 did I say that he didn't hurt other people? Even after rereading my own comment, I don't see where you got that impression.

[@trashtvinternational]

How??

[@barbarahenninger6642]

He's right. What the Vallejo police did to him they do to others.

[@PHlophe]

what they would do to a black person. Yikes.

[@bigmike9108]

Everyday 🖕🏾🐷

[@Qusin111]

all the time, lucky we have DNA to stop a lot of the police bad on a hunch actions

[@megan92585]

And not just in Vallejo; across the US.

[@JG-no4qr]

Did they try to follow up with Kenny park and the detective? What do they have to say now? Why is there no pressure on them?!

[@ShieldsUp7]

The actual officer who went and held the Original Press Conference without even speaking to her when she was let go is the one who needs to hold another press conference and Publicly Apologize and take questions. What the police and FBI did to them was horrible and unforgivable. Just because a story is crazy doesn’t mean it’s not true.

[@Qusin111]

100% he sucked and should never have made a judgment statement

[@JennAyBaybAyy]

Amen!

[@victoriawilliams2786]

👍👏👏👏👏

[@Yah-Izoa-Hakaboth]

Unforgivable? Anyone who sins against you. You must forgive them or else the FATHER who is Heaven will *NOT* forgive you for your sins. The wages of sin equals eternal death; but the gift of Elohim (GOD) is eternal life through Yeshua Ha’Mashiach (Jesus Christ) our LORD. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places!

[@victoriawilliams2786]

@@Yah-Izoa-Hakaboth My country is not your church. Your church is your church.

[@kmjberto]

If you're ever interviewed by the police your first words should be, I want an attorney and I'm not answering any of your questions until one is present.

[@annabelleecho8056]

Victims and witnesses shouldn't need an attorney.

[@tkjay83]

True but dirty police officers will make you confess to a crime you didn't commit. The whole point of the matter is you need your lawyer any time you are in police custody rather or not you did the crime.

[@roachtoasties]

@@annabelleecho8056 Nope. You come in as a witness, and then you're accused of the crime. This happened to me when I was 19;.

[@annabelleecho8056]

@@roachtoasties I'll be careful. Thanks for the info.

[@pa-dee8394]

Yes absolutely! Sad when one does request an attorney the police feel you have something to hide. Unbelievable! But it's definitely what one should say, I want an attorney.

[@writereducator]

The department apologized by an email to a news outlet and not to the couple face to face? Did I hear that right?

[@laverdad8038]

Yup! Cowards!

[@lobitome]

A non-apology apology.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Right?! They sent it to the news to read to the couple?! Cops take no accountability. The county is who pays, the cops just move on and don't care.

[@AlcideIzMine]

Typical of cowards. I don't expect anything else.

[@mm7886]

Law enforcement in that part of Northern California have done sick and evil things to a lot of people, families and children. Some of them get caught and never give an apology. Then they get promoted, obtain big raises and more employment perks. Never fired. Law enforcement doesn't know right from wrong. Law enforcement there is rewarded for being slackers, failing at their job and misconduct. If your upset about this submit a complaint to the Solano County Civil Grand Jury. The Civil Grand Jury investigates law enforcement and local government misconduct. Then the Civil Grand Jury publishes a report about it publicly that is seen nationwide. Then the attorney general, the secretary of state and other watchdog organization come knocking on their door, fire them, clean the swamp and lawsuits are filed against them.

[@tallouse2146]

They deserve more then 2 1/2 million after slandering their name on news stations and not looking for the actual person that did it. All people involved should be fired. That’s not a small mistake

[@Meanie74]

Money out of our pockets once again bc police incompetence

[@APT420]

@@Meanie74 let's face it. You know you don't pay taxes. 🤣

[@Meanie74]

@@APT420 ? Bc I don’t support police incompetence?

[@APT420]

@@Meanie74 no. Because you're a bum.

[@Meanie74]

@@APT420 lmao ok person I don’t know

[@VeeLondon1449]

Makes me think of all the police confessions where people have admitted to crimes they never committed..

[@mcdjinn6975]

Never, ever say you did something you didn't.

[@genericamerican7574]

@@mcdjinn6975 sleep deprivation can effect some people like a drug.

[@VeeLondon1449]

@Luke Gilson please go watch “When They See Us..” on Netflix about the Central Park five. That’ll answer your question.

[@Jeremy-ok4le]

@Luke Gilson you must be white

[@realSimoneCherie]

@@mcdjinn6975 important point, but very easy to say. Especially if you have nothing to lose. If you need your job, or have kids to care for, you can’t just sit in jail until justice is eventually served. Cases take months and even years.

[@bonnieberry7368]

I remember the local news outlets dragging this couples names through the mud. Calling this woman a liar.They deserve an apology. The news deserves to be held to account. This is repulsive. You ruined this couples lives.

[@rickreynolds9306]

Exactly!

[@kopec82]

No they They are still together have a daughter and stronger than ever!

[@34stzoo]

I agree with you, but the News did not create the false narrative it was the police and from that, we got the news. The Media was first to air when they caught the scumbag and put it out there that they were falsely accused. They didn't hide it or send emails.

[@rickreynolds9306]

@@34stzoo the police never used the word hoax. The media however did. Do you think that the media covering stories like this in the way that they do is okay?

[@livelyupmyself1]

I live in AUSTRALIA and I remember it as well.

[@BrandyD1777]

So how safe does the community feel now when they call a survivor a liar? An apology is not enough.

[@eileendover7896]

The audacity of that one cop at the press conference- naming them by FULL NAME- saying “THEY should be the ones apologizing to the community” off of no evidence at all is insanely pathetic. Like... wow.

[@Olivia-ek9ib]

The fact that this happened years ago and they’re only apologizing after ABC’s documentary is pretty telling.

[@marlock6573]

The only reason that they got an apology was because Chief Shawny Williams attempted to reform the department. Chief Williams resigned two months ago after the union led a campaign of insubordination against him.

[@itsabovemenow1016]

It wasn’t apology at all! The police department did not even mention themselves. They didn’t admit any blame.

[@bigh8121]

Shout out to the husband for being strong enough to not sign a b.s. confession.

[@vintage5729]

The Vallejo police ruined their lives, they will never be the same. That officer that said they owed the city an apology....horrible.

[@isaibro]

Thats what police do... ruin lives. Probably more than they actually save if we’re being honest.

[@tavita]

Vallejo Police Department are shady...I hope that money came out of the Police union association and not the city taxpayers.

[@wadestanton]

Why joke about a serious matter?

[@tavita]

@@wadestanton troll

[@wadestanton]

@@tavita suggesting a union would pay for the behavior of a member? Yeah, we see who the troll is.

[@tavita]

@@wadestanton I'm sure it was more than one police handling the case.But than you rather let the residents of Vallejo pay for their mistake. Genius.

[@wadestanton]

@@tavita They were employed by Vallejo residents. Who do you think should be responsible the brothers or the employers, knowing the cops have immunity.

[@theresamariegoesplaces9688]

How has the FBI escaped blame in all this? Aren't they supposed to be 'experts' regarding kidnapping?

[@mamachicken1548]

Yeah, you would think! Maybe we should be defunding the FBI and not the police

[@erniezito7335]

Federal Bureau of Idiots.

[@kerrmalone795]

“What they are doing to me they do to another person” so true. How many people in jail who have been wrongly accused by police

[@miranda13c]

The behavior of the police department is repulsive and completely uncalled for.

[@bonneymac38]

And the sad thing is - nothing was done to that detective who basically tortured that guy. Only thing done was an apology. Lame. Hold people accountable. How many people have been falsely charged? I don’t have much faith in police anymore after personal experience of our local lame lame police department and from what I keep hearing of situations like this. $2.5mil is not enough for disparaging that guy’s reputation, causing PTSD that I’m sure he’s still dealing with, treating him inhumanely and delaying efforts in finding his wife when they were so focused on him. Trauma.

[@mm7886]

Want to hold law enforcement accountable. Then submit a complaint to the Solano County Civil Grand Jury. Google Solano County Civil Grand Jury online. The Civil Grand Jury is a watchdog organization that investigates law enforcement and local government misconduct. Then the Civil Grand Jury writes a public report about it that is publish for everyone to read. Then the attorney general, the DOJ, the secretary of state and other watchdog organizations hold them accountable. As for the apology. Law enforcement in that part of Northern California have done sick and evil things to a lot of people, families and children. Some of them get caught and never give an apology. Then they get promoted, obtain big raises and more employment perks. Never fired. Law enforcement doesn't know right from wrong. Law enforcement there is rewarded for being slackers, failing at their job and misconduct. If your upset about this submit a complaint to the Solano County Civil Grand Jury. The Civil Grand Jury investigates law enforcement and local government misconduct. Then the Civil Grand Jury publishes a report about it publicly that is seen nationwide. Then the attorney general, the secretary of state and other watchdog organization come knocking on their door, fire them, clean the swamp and lawsuits are filed against them. Anyone can submit a complaint to the Solano Civil Grand Jury's office. You do not have to live in Solano County in Northern California to submit a complaint to the Solano County Civil Grand Jury.

[@jamesgipson1043]

No one named “Matt Mustard” should have ever been given a position of authority.

[@lobitome]

I wonder if he is a Colonel.

[@xcarrillo4]

Rather be interrogated by Kevin Ketchup

[@dogcatparty7371]

He should never be let out.

[@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375]

Think about how many people were victimized and were hesitant to report to the authorities because of how the police treated this couple. The police will NEVER undo the damage they caused.

[@mesmartgnome]

Innocent or guilty, there is no benefit to taking a polygraph. A test that has been proven to be faulty enough it can not be used as evidence in court.

[@ashgreen3574]

This isn't even the first time the police accused the victim of lying and it won't be the last. In fact more than 1 serial killer has been allowed to operate for months or years longer after having a victim escape and not be believed by police.

[@jones2277]

If they can do this to an attractive young white middle-class couple, then imagine how often this happens to black people with impunity.

[@MultiY4]

You have to make every situation about you. Smh

[@jones2277]

@@MultiY4 you have to deny truth whenever you can.

[@user-un5cd3dp4o]

I was kidnapped out of South Lake Tahoe in 1987. I was held for 6 weeks until I could escape. The FBI told me I needed witnessess. I was pregnant from being raped everyday and no one cared. I feel for this couple and for you FBI, I told you the truth like they did. However I never got a dime.

[@Feed-My-Mind-Not-My-Ego]

Oh wow. You are one strong individual. Sorry to hear law enforcement didn’t help you. God bless you.

[@DNSMLT]

You must get a lawyer immediately.

[@marleylove510]

@@DNSMLT I would be curious about statue of limitations, I think that’s what it’s called 🤷🏻‍♀️. Like after a certain time has passed? Would she still have a case?

[@sharoncrump7750]

Me bet if you go back now the FBI will have to answer and reconcile your situation. There was a child born from an evildoer. May GOD get you the justice you deserve. Remember TIMES UP and your report is in the archives/hospital and your family knows your story they are your witnesses without discrimination.❤

[@sharoncrump7750]

@@marleylove510 yes because a baby was conceived. My LORD may he please hear this womans contrite spirit. Me hope this perpetrator gets it handed to him soon.🙏🏾 me was thinking the same thing Monica for real. If they can go back to Trump Epstein Weinstein and many others 10 years past and more this perpetrator is liable for all damages.

[@Puffley]

Vallejo PD is dirty and corrupt. I am so sorry this happened to them.

[@paranoidhumanoid]

When detectives interrogate alleged suspects, they always make wild presumptions based on their own gut feelings (and not facts) as we have seen in the video released by Vallejo PD. Just shows you how corrupt and unprofessional LE can be... what's worse is they can't publicly apologize when it's confirmed that they're wrong!

[@jturtle5318]

Six years later! They couldn't apologize when the criminal was arrested, or convicted?

[@Deenique16]

It’s a new chief that’s why

[@Paiadakine]

@@Deenique16 that even makes it worse. They mayor should have apologized along time ago.

[@ladydeerheart1]

I'm sure they investigated themselves and found themselves not responsible even though they were found liable.

[@jeneka0989]

This is crazy. She’s so lucky to be alive. You have no idea how she could’ve been murdered !

[@jkhtravelrn]

I’m glad they are still together and have a beautiful little girl. Most couples end up too stressed and don’t make it through something like this, and I’m impressed and happy they’re still together. I’m definitely going to get their book!

[@foodsafetypragmatist]

Wow. Sad they went through all that. Gonna take time, a long time to recover emotionally, if that’s possible. Glad they received a million dollar settlement. It’s the least they deserve.

[@sharoncrump7750]

PTSD set in now. Money, did you see the pain in her eyes and chin trembling. Such a sad story and hope they find peace.

[@JennAyBaybAyy]

@@sharoncrump7750 yes I seen that. I watched the 20/20 Friday night. Horrible.

[@maurreese]

Just imagine how many minority young people that’s police department has done the same thing to but they confessed to the crime and they didn’t commit! Absolutely disgusting and it should’ve came from their pension not from the taxpayers.

[@victoriaphelan3390]

Just imagine coping with the fact that this isn’t about your niche issue for once! Pure narcissism

[@DarranKern]

“White people victimized by police, minorities most affected!” Shut up

[@Hotlooksamerica]

Vallejo PD didn’t exactly have a diamond Better Business Bureau rating.

[@lanaconin5704]

Lol 😂😂😂😂💯

[@wanaraz]

In general they are an excellent police department. It's the leadership that was the problem.

[@Hotlooksamerica]

@@wanaraz Vallejo, which has a long history of police violence, excessive force complaints, and high-profile killings, including the February 2018 shooting of Ronnell Foster and the February 2019 shooting of Willie McCoy. Sean Monterrosa, a 22-year-old Latino American man, was fatally shot on June 2, 2020 by Vallejo police officer Jarrett Tonn. Monterrosa was on his knees and had his hands above his waist when Tonn shot him through the windshield of his unmarked police pickup truck. The police later said Tonn shot him because he erroneously believed a hammer in Monterrosa's pocket was a gun. Monterrosa later died at a local hospital. (July 27, 2020) The police chief in Vallejo announced an inquiry into his department earlier in the week, saying he is "deeply disturbed" after a news report alleged that some officers in the department had bent their police badges to silently indicate they had shot and killed someone while on duty. The explosive allegations were first reported by Open Vallejo, which spoke to John Whitney, a former Vallejo police captain. Whitney, according to the report, said he was fired from his position after calling attention to unethical conduct, including the badge bending.

[@Hotlooksamerica]

@@wanaraz it’s bigger than just the leadership because the police captain was ousted when he tried to expose the largest den of dirty cops in Northern California.

[@wanaraz]

@@Hotlooksamerica Ronnel was questionable. Willie deserved what he got. Either way there just are no perfect policeman. Mistakes are made. But in general most of the cops are good people.

[@martj1313]

Imagine trying to keep a job in any other profession where you were even 10% as incompetent as cops get away with.

[@NYD666]

McDonald's wouldn't even keep ya

[@xtinkerbellax3]

Yep, this is why accountability is so important. There is no motivation for change or to do better.

[@lobitome]

Weather person

[@braunwynd.16]

What’s the “requirement” for being a police officer? A high school diploma?

[@jellysofa]

Actually, yes.

[@cc3184]

And a C- average.

[@namespacefnz]

This is NOT an exception to the rule! This is the LE playbook. It is well documented that these tactics are what make completely innocent people confess to crimes & then the detectives stop pursuing the actual perpetrators. Then YEARS later it’s a bunch of law students that end up getting the innocent person free. I know bc I’ve heard dozens of these cases first hand!

[@enidclarke6258]

On so many levels you can see HOW they was failed. And HOW others confess to things they didn't do. I'm glad they are well and the guy got caught .🙂. The police need to do their jobs better.

[@brandyyolidio4213]

It is amazing that her husband held it together after those horrific accusations, very glad he kept his cool

[@davinxi5926]

I think these couples should go sue the media that didn’t do their fact checking right. Media really destroyed their lives

[@Ms.NoNo2]

The media only reported based on the information that the horrible cops gave

[@deborahblackvideoediting8697]

I can't even imagine what he must have felt like in the police station - worried sick about his wife and having these fools tell him he murdered her. Not knowing what was happening to her or even if she was still alive. I can understand if the police considered him a suspect and secretly investigated him, but to not even search for her or do anything to try to help her? Horrible! And what must she have felt like when she survived unimaginable torture and terror, only to be vilified by the people who should have been searching for her kidnapper? This case is horrific and disgusting. They must have had such love for each other to still be together after all that they went through.

[@nothingnothing3557]

She was not his wife then. She was his girlfriend. Just being precise. 🙂

[@deborahblackvideoediting8697]

@@nothingnothing3557 - Yes you're right, thanks! After watching this video, I watched more videos about what happened to them. What a bizarre and unsettling case!

[@6Dante6Inferno6TV]

I’ve just watched the “American nightmare” documentary.. and law inforcement should be ashamed of themself! This women went trough hell and then public humiliated.. until a special women officer came along and finally took the time to figure this out and not based on a movie but on real life! I’m so happy that she lives her life now finally married to her man and having 2 kids even after all she went trough..

[@itsjuliam]

Incompetence doesn't get to hide behind emails. These two deserve a detailed press conference from the cops

[@el_ra]

Sad imagine trying to find your wife but they accuse you of killing her

[@Sitchinite420]

To be traumatized by a psycho…then retraumatized by the very people who’s job it is to help you…the police should be ashamed of themselves. Not every case is as it may seem. Pretty sure that’s lesson number one.

[@Chauna30]

Let theapology be as "loud" as the accusation. Like the kidnapper (before being caught!) literally was even trying to tell everyone that she was legit kidnapped.🤔🤦🏾‍♀️ That PD is a whole fail.

[@gayleneboucher1456]

Anytime I have had to deal with cops, they have been stupid and stubborn, narrow minded and self righteous. Unforgivable what they did. Infuriating! I wish this couple so many Blessings!

[@lesleybest6487]

These 2 people are my heroes.the FBI and detective mustard have been proved to be incompetent insulting and frankly dishonest.thankyou both fir sharing❤

[@mals4142]

I’m from Vallejo. AWFUL police department!!!!!! Will never ever live there again

[@cavelleardiel]

I am glad they didn't let this break up their relationship. I wish them all the best for their future.

[@markjulius2006]

People in law enforcement wonder why they're hated by most. This is another reason why.

[@CDN1975]

Hated by some. Not most.

[@vias1269]

The worst part these police even got an award. What a shame!! Award for being stupid and incompetent?

[@larahamilton2273]

I just watched the Hulu documentary on this. I recommend it.

[@mariangarcia706]

Thank you! What's the name of it?

[@JennAyBaybAyy]

Yea I watched the 20/20 on Friday night, but would like to watch the documentary on Hulu. What is it called? Or I could just Google it. Thanks for letting us know about the documentary. 🤗💯

[@larahamilton2273]

@@mariangarcia706 : It an episode on 20/20!

[@larahamilton2273]

@@JennAyBaybAyy Yes, that’s the one!

[@mariangarcia706]

@@larahamilton2273 I saw the ABC 20/20. I thought you said on Hulu?

[@catherinegearhart2102]

I’m here because of the Netflix documentary on this case. The cops at the Vallejo Police Department who tormented this poor couple, are worse human garbage than the rapist, who showed more compassion for the victim than law enforcement ever did.

[@SiNNER199x]

I just watched it on (Netflix Philippines)..the VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT is so USELESS what did they eat and think of becoming a cop?🤣 they are LAZY COPS haha. I would feel safer with the DUBLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT especially SGT. Misty Carausu I salute you, good job Madame Misty ❤🙌

[@melindacoolbeth6234]

Six years for an apology??? Law enforcement handled this entire situation reprehensibly. It is disgusting the way this couple was treated. I’m glad they won their lawsuit!

[@pierrebibeau9861]

Well, the detective has a name that fits him well: Mustard because he's yellow. I think he wanted to solve the case too soon. Now, is this a trend in this Police department?

[@MharcGilbertSuarez]

Who’s here after the Netflix series

[@LadyH903]

Sad thing is nothing will change because no one is really being held responsible.

[@jessicalt4121]

What those officers did to them, so many officers have done to other innocent people. I’m so glad they survived!

[@omniamericana2172]

So the media still using this silly arse "Gone Girl" reference? Wasn't this framing part of the problem? Media played almost as big a role as the Vallejo Police.

[@NNPT2024]

I like the way he looks at her every time she talks, what a sweet guy . At least they deserve the $2.5 millions compensation❤

[@creole_mello]

Im just so happy that his brother was an FBI Agent and knew that he needed to get his brother counsel and fast...Im just sorry they had to experience this horrible situation but overall they made it through to the other side...bless them and their families

[@nightengale7163]

What a horrific story. Bless this couple 🙏🌹

[@pa-dee8394]

My heart was breaking watching this. This had to be so horrific for this couple. Like the husband said, you don't know what it's like to be interrogated until it happens to you. I can't even imagine. God bless you both.

[@Frossyt]

I hope that FBI officer and all them cops on that case where fired.

[@kentGrey]

1:27 Props to this guy for seeing the truth beyond his situation!

[@normastone1044]

Abolish qualified immunity and civil asset forfeiture. Medical doctors are required to carry malpractice insurance, might be a good idea for cops, too.

[@mrbear3487]

That’s what happens when u hire high school graduates to work as detectives

[@jujujewel2172]

*hire not higher. (That means up) they are not high but low class scum

[@fcporto400]

That all department should get fired Terrible

[@aigtrader2984]

The only thing worse than a corrupt police officer is a police officer who thinks he knows the "truth" and has tunnel vision. I have been on the wrong side of just such a police officer in Burbank California. This happens every single day all over the country. While I have overcome it, the damage that officer did to my life affects me to this day.

[@michaelbuehler3897]

He's right, police do this all the time.

[@auroramaxx]

Matt Mustard is just a bad monster cop!!!!

[@dmob3131]

God bless the Dublin police Department

[@rickclark7076]

Police and politicians alike, they aren’t sorry for what they did- they are just sorry they were caught

[@RebelNine]

Just watched a documentary on this case. Can’t believe the police officers and FBI agents involved in this investigation were not prosecuted of their gross negligence, dereliction of duty & gross incompetence. Definitely something incredibly sick with US Police and FBI.

[@RebelNine]

…Yeah, and another thing; in the context of the US, the ‘out of court’ settlement they won was derisory. Should have been, at least, 10X the sum!!!

[@funkyfantasia344]

Lie detector tests are always a bad idea.

[@marleylove510]

Yeah, plus the police told him he didn’t pass. I’ve heard even when you pass, they will tell you, you didn’t. I think it’s a scare tactic. So he probably did pass, but like you said, not a good idea.

[@gringa978]

@@marleylove510 yes the police can legally lie to you

[@tee8839]

Yeah there’s a reason it’s not being used anymore in most countries…. USA and Canada are basically the only developed countries that still use it. Even though they acknowledge it’s not reliable. You can’t use it in court. You can’t use it as evidence. But they use it anyway in the investigations.

[@shirleydietsch1279]

This couple has endured a nightmare. I'm so happy for you both that you've come out of this craziness in such a healthy way. Best wishes for a long and positive life.

[@BOLTHEAD619]

accountability 👍🏼

[@michellebam3388]

I hope that people who harrased her with cruel messages had the guts to also send apology messages

[@Mt-ue9qz]

Survivors was an odd term to use in the apology. It alludes to an after the facts situation while Quinn was accused during. Nevertheless, I hope the new Chief does improve the humility so badly needed at the V.PD.

[@nathanjamesbaker]

One of my pet peeves is when people use the word "survivor" when they really mean "victim."

[@Mt-ue9qz]

@@nathanjamesbaker I know. I refuse to watch Survivor bc no one actually dies!

[@tangyjoe4326]

@@Mt-ue9qz 🤣 🤣🤣🤣

[@andyt2k]

An emailed couple of line statement to a news organization, wow, such a powerful apology

[@Inputdonutz]

Man he could’ve gone to jail for life

[@queerasaclockworkorangehor1776]

"Establishment Bias" - I wonder what the "establishment bias" is over everything related to Covid.

[@stacknsat]

Been doing this to plenty of people for years. Pretty sad

[@Sam-jj6fw]

Media owe them an apology also

[@amack270]

Media shares half if not more than half the blame.

[@kaneidareyue7715]

Chief Bidou and Detective Mat Mustard should be arrested and put in prison.

[@turfnsurf9367]

One win for the little guy. All law enforcement agentcies were created to protect the system, not you and I.

[@WarmongerYT]

Only 2.5 Million? Why is it Doctors have to have malpractice insurance but cops do not?

[@tangyjoe4326]

That’s a really good point! I think it would make police much more accountable if they had to have personal malpractice insurance instead of qualified immunity. They can still be sued for serious crimes under qualified immunity but if it were switched to malpractice insurance then they’d have to be accountable for all the smaller (smaller to everyone but the victim of course) stuff they get away with. However, it would probably just end up being endless frivolous law suits bankrupting even the good cops and only getting a bunch of lawyers rich. But there needs to be a better way. Suing a city or police department just means you and I, Joe Taxpayer, are the ones paying for their bad deeds. I don’t believe in defunding the police. I believe much more time and money should be spent on training, lots and lots of training, higher levels of oversight (including 24/7 body cams while on duty, even when not interacting with the public, except bathroom and lunch breaks), and higher pay to attract the best of the best while cutting red tape (and union power) to weed out the bad apples including a national database of LE performance records, complaints and disciplinary actions so the bad apples can’t just move to a different jurisdiction but have to find a different career.

[@warstockhoopsgod1]

Wow you can see the hurt in her facial expression as he lies to the public About them staging the whole thing. As real as she knows it is and can’t say anything.😩🤦🏻‍♀️

[@playsaboutmycat]

Police investigators, department, and FBI agent look like fools!

[@AggressiveBeagle]

They’re both good looking enough to play themselves in a movie about this...

[@The_Notorious_N.O.E.]

Apologize in a short paragraph email. Sure that makes up for everything 🤦‍♂️

[@supachaloopa3611]

If we only knew how many innocent people are tortured into making false confessions and are sentenced for a crime they never committed.

[@wanaraz]

Not many at all.

[@supachaloopa3611]

@@wanaraz You're right. You don't know.

[@wanaraz]

@@supachaloopa3611 ok then you tell us how many. Waiting for a correct number as I gave.

[@supachaloopa3611]

@@wanaraz Well... you didn't give a number. There are cases all over the internet and plenty of cases here on you tube actually. Just google "forced to make false confession" and you'll see for yourself.

[@wanaraz]

@@supachaloopa3611 I did not give a number because it's infinitesimal. But your statement made a wild allegation. I called you on it and you could not back it up because the statement was meaningless. There are about 350 million people here. The police have a really tough job. They have to be 100% right all the time. We both know you are not 100% right all the time even daily so to expect that is just insane. You don't live in reality you live in fantasy land.

[@antoinettestone3293]

Wow...incredible...victims being interrogated and called liars...smh

[@ronaldscott781]

This could happen to any of us. The technique being taught to these detectives needs to change. Sometimes people actually do tell the truth.

[@kindsoul8120]

Everyone arrested by that *thing* should be released.

[@whatsgoingon07]

Interesting how when a white couple speaks up the public is horrified yet when this happens on a daily basis for black people, there’s crickets

[@gaius5901]

And why do you think that is? 🤔

[@Raymond_Petit]

An apology can't change what they did!