Why has the corruption case of former MSP lieutenant Luke Davis dragged on for over two years?

[@triggers992003]

He got to stay at home with a paycheck with his family while the rest of us would have sat in a jail cell waiting for a trial date

[@Emerald007007]

Imagine what the cops did before camera phones were around?

[@arakseepoom5784]

Chris Coppola they same thing they do now, commit crimes.

[@wirelessjj8817]

Chris Usually the cops will just confiscate your video as evidence, then you have to spend money to retrieve the evidence.... In my case when my phone was returned it was wiped clean...

[@mattiedavis4402]

Scary thought

[@ridermak4111]

Someday karma will solve this man.

[@nathanielhightowerhightowe887]

Planting drugs on people of color whatever they said he took more drugs off the street drug that he put on the street before cameras came out and set people up like you see they doing why the cameras are rolling and they still don't be held accountable because the people that you're dealing with right now crooked prosecutors crooked crooked judges

[@monicauribecalderero4374]

He spent 4 months in a state correctional facility, he was paroled Dec 26, 2013. He will be discharged from parole in 2015. What happened to the 2 year min? Will he owe any restitution to his victims. Is there something wrong with picture?

[@larrylamb3480]

He has too many connections and politicians in his pocket !!! Truth be known the politicians probably benefited from his theft !!! What a dirty game they play !!! Let's jail a few of them, those greedy bastards !!! These things have a way of coming into the sun light when only one has serious charges that could send his ass up the river and instead of him taking the big hit while others enjoy their I'll gotten gains ; he'll squeal like a pig to pull higer ups into his Webb !!!!! Good citizen ,. Don't you love it ,. I DO !!!!!

[@anthemmakersmusic]

Wow, he had a great lawyer

[@jackbnimble7517]

In michigan you have to at least be sentenced to anything over a year to be sent to prison.

[@MrBigtime1986]

its very simple the justice system is corrupt, has been corrupt, and will be corrupt.

[@williamomstead1144]

The alleged embezzlement was uncovered by state police following a Nov. 28, 2008 complaint from a suspect alleging Davis stole property from his home. According to court records, a search of Davis’ home on Dec. 4, 2008 revealed the stolen property, as well as Vicodin, Oxycotin, steroids, a wall covered with a large quantity of men’s and women’s jewelry, 30 designer purses, 22 cell phones, computers, televisions, motorcycles and a golf cart, among other property.

[@PISQUEFrancis]

2 more years of a paycheck & 2 more years of building his retirement ....

[@chrislemaster2695]

I think They should go for Racketeering charges under RICO

[@chcarroll5164]

2013 - "Davis was sentenced to 2-20 years in prison after earlier pleading no contest to one count of racketeering, a 20-year felony."

[@ElGatoLoco698]

These guys abused the civil asset forfeiture program? No surprise there. I believe they should have all their assets seized until they can prove to a judge they were obtained legally.

[@gbear1005]

Did they have their property seized?

[@Luckingsworth]

That's doing exactly what we are charging them with as criminals. Dont become just as corrupt as they are.

[@nickshinault870]

@@Luckingsworth they should be held to a higher standard than citizens because they're supposed to uphold the law

[@kulic57]

exactly take everything they dont have a receipt for they do it to others why should they get to keep their illegally obtained property

[@Hello-zf5lq]

Why are people in law enforcement above the law?

[@kumar2ji]

Throw them all in jail. If you have authority they must pay higher consequences then the average Joe

[@phyllis9750]

WXYZ: Your reporting is excellent and thank goodness you're keeping this guy and his "good old boys" in check!!!!!

[@pmcg9690]

"It's been a difficult time" and (from the reporter) "We can imagine." How about those from whom property was stolen from them, arrested and charged with bogus crimes. It would seem very likely that those judges and other higher ranking cops were all involved in organised crime!

[@robertdavis4408]

They are cleaning up the city 😂😂💲⚖️💲

[@WAFFENSS69]

THIS IS A JOKE...he and his team are hoping witnesses memories fade.

[@mariearmstrong1258]

Anybody else the case would of been moved some where else. The days of trusting law enforcement is the thing of the past

[@mofo1053]

You commit a crime, the trial should be held exactly where you committed the crime next to a tall tree, and a short rope.

[@davidhefner5668]

Corruption at its best.

[@dannymarshburn2807]

Whew. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

[@johnportis9778]

he is a frkn crook needs to be put away

[@Robpasq1959]

Took a lot of drugs off the streets……and put a lot of money in his pockets.

[@FredSmith-s5t]

Dirty cops and dirty judicial system protecting other dirty cops.

[@catash7247]

The DA was definitely in on it.

[@tonymartin2928]

As the people of that state in the country have learned of that cities council, judge, DA,prosecutors-the state of Michigan has no alternative or choice, but to fire multiple individuals, but several will be going to arrested and prosecuted, sent to prison to do prison time!!! unfortunately, the prison terms will not be adequate!!!!🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@ngamanaia1738]

He's laughing in the face of Internal Affairs

[@lakeracer8453]

As far as I know a wife can't be COMPELLED to testify. She can absolutely choose to.

[@davidconley2470]

The corruption is through and through.

[@jaywest4102]

Is it any wonder that so many police think they are above the law and feel free to act like gestapo. Even when they get caught they and all their buddies get to game the system.

[@JROCK8268]

The fact that he is even in any kind of jail is a win, this is why u always need to film the police, to many years go by with the police thinking there above the law.It's true not all cops are crooked but the ones that aren't just stand by and keep there mouths shut and if u ask me thats the whole problem.

[@rumplestiltskin7304]

You need to go back to your grad 4 teacher and find out the difference between there, their and they're.. Geez your writing is idiotic.

[@franklapniewski4289]

He has not gone to trial because law enforcement serves and protects themselves.

[@indycell]

Can you imagine the kind of dirt that officer has on all of them? I mean, not even judges dare to have his case, prosecutor doesn´t want his case moved to another municipality... jeez!

[@robertpasqualitto2394]

This case is really a great example of the justice system failing its citizens by delaying and conspiring to cover up the dishonesty and illegal activities of the crooks they authorized to uphold the law, yet broke any laws they could to enrich themselves, and to prosecute anyone that would say anything or standing their way. And the judges and prosecutors that went to his wedding? They didn’t have any personal conflict? Just another slap in the face.

[@JAM661]

Well the sad thing is we allow it to happen. If 10,000 people called the Governor demanding the case be moved I bet it would have happened. If a 100,000 people protested on the street he would not be home rignt now. This happen because we think we are all safe. Well I got rearrested in FL when I report my car was stolen. Back the blue until it happen to you. The problem just a arrest can ruin your whole life especially if you hold a license of trust. Meanwhile this guy still probably still owns guns in his home even if he is a felon.

[@aklemmer8936]

What a load of ?horse manure No average citizen would get such leniency

[@DevilishDeeds_23]

As the ex wife of Luke Davis, it's myself and my son who have been "convicted," not Luke! He's at some "cupcake camp" now instead of a real prison. I've been in prison since the day I met him, it's total bullshit! It's been almost half of my 33years on earth that I've had to deal with this monster!

[@115foxron8]

I know this goes a ways back, but I've been trying to find information on WHAT is being done for those they ripped off? I have NOT found anything regarding those that lost, or had stolen from them. WHAT are the victims getting or HOW have they been taken care of or does ANYONE even care?

[@cliffordpence6348]

This is where the distrust for policeman come im

[@anthemmakersmusic]

Yup

[@anthemmakersmusic]

I was trained to go the other way...then I started thinking fix it joined get rid of it, then I learned that's not POSSIBLE!

[@HarPlayer]

People Are to busy to get this done Hmmm !!!!!!

[@jimcee4822]

robbing people,, then milking the system for a few years= jailtime for all of them

[@floydpattersonii4996]

"If it's the President, then it's legal" - Richard Nixon

[@PhillMcRevis]

Funny part is the populous for the most part believes these types of issues are "few and far between" and random.... I suggest that this is more likely the "norm".

[@user-cd6zr9dy3j]

Phill McRevis this is the norm. Almost all police encounters are bad and they abuse power

[@twocentproductions5326]

Zig says bingo!!!

[@HarPlayer]

People take advantage just get a civil job and milk it I knew this person got a town job And is set for life after only 5 years on the job

[@johnhancock6114]

Regardless of the excessive amount of time to trial, it still should have been moved OUT of the county in which he worked.

[@airsent11277]

Just so you guys know he got off scott free. We spend time going after the blue Gang but never do anything for the paid for judges that always let them go.

[@williamomstead1144]

Davis was sentenced to 2-20 years in prison after earlier pleading no contest to one count of racketeering, a 20-year felony. Riopelle was sentenced to three years probation and 28 hours community service

[@DunderHead.5000]

The DOJ has stated they don't want to deal with cases of corrupt cops.

[@patrickgriffin3041]

The POLICE CHIEF is responsible for the actions of the pigs on the street so the chiefs should also be charged everytime his men break the law. The mayor is also responsible and should also be charged. This would bring changes very quickly.

[@jacknjucarey]

WOW. I wonder why his ex-wife is there going against him- he is gonna get special treatment that’s why the case is in their court

[@MrZedagaita]

What a system, this is what we pay for. Politicians love to screw the very same people who pay they're salaries

[@captainamerica6525]

I guarantee he his been having no fun during all this. Paranoia. Stress. Self reflection. Imagine this over your head for years.

[@fireskycam9889]

When you are in such a public office and you foster such friendships you can ultimately bring about conflicts of interest and compromising situations. This is exactly that. This should not be heard locally. Cases like this must go to another jurisdiction.

[@dilibau]

"Former Michigan State police Lt. Luke Davis is in boot camp, a program that could replace his two- year sentence and, if completed successfully, would have him home for the holidays." He got 2 years and served none...

[@noneoftheabove6425]

When Italians do this in New York it's organized crime, these police contractors, da, judges for it it's just legal business

[@janetculman9612]

I feel that if there is a fiance involved there should be a law that they cannot marry until after the trial for legal reasons. Since so many people use that as an excuse, that's as bad as she's in the insanity excuse.

[@robertafierro5592]

They do that hoping that the witnesses will die or forget..

[@melaniemaxinedavis]

He definitely tried. He wanted me dead.

[@keeppassingtheopenwindows]

Im so glad you are alive and well Thank You for getting this pos off our streets..

[@robertstack2144]

"Well connected cop" wow, never heard of such a thing

[@lavender_granny]

living their entire lives on the backs of middle- and low-income taxpayers

[@rumplestiltskin7304]

Why would someone even ask that question? The answer is one word; lawyers!!! They charge by the hour.

[@larrylamb3480]

Corrupt Tyrant cop with connections . Simple, just move venue ! That will nail him !

[@bromike]

Why hasn’t he gone to trial? Because nobody is willing to kill him for justice

[@jayparker2542]

This should have been given to the federal government to prosecute...

[@LAGUERRESR]

is a complex case because every person they arrest must go free because being dirty cop so be a were prisoner call your lawyer this setting precedent of all his arrest making them illegal

[@chrislemaster2695]

Rico statue is voilated

[@anthonysears871]

Why? Because they hope it drags out and everyone will forget about it and they can let him go with a nice pension.

[@kparsa1]

Hell has no fury like pissed off public citizens and an ex wife.lol

[@saint7370]

Hope he gets prison time, these cops are out of control, DEFUND ALL POLICE

[@boodazen5746]

I'm prior law enforcement and I can tell you they are legal criminals. But, it is the brass, DAs, and judges who are as much to blame. They always side with law enforcement. It is an important issue. We need citizen groups to police and audit the police WITHOUT being brought up on false charges for looking into cases.

[@melaniemaxinedavis]

AMEN!

[@cesarmedina7080]

Because they are hoping you forget about it and he can go back to his crimes.

[@stankablonski8447]

The system us corrupt

[@MyMomo17]

Taxpayers need to rise up this guy got paid for 4 years after being arrested.

[@alfonzacorn]

So why is he been taking a paycheck for 2 years not only avoid in the trial but he still getting paid for two years after he was ousted for being a dirty cop why hasn't anybody asks any questions about that

[@Visitor2Earth]

No cop, anywhere, anytime, can be trusted.

[@frederickbabb8884]

Its a PROVEN FACT, ITS NOT WHAT YOU KNOW BUT WHO YOU KNOW. RELOCATION IS ALWAYS A WAY TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS A FAIR TRIAL.

[@tigersteele9552]

YOU GO..GIRL!!! SINK THIS..S.O.B.!!! OF COURSE HE MARRIED HER!!! BAD COP MARRIES A STRIPPER TO KEEP HER FROM TALKING!!!

[@denettejones722]

That's why he getting away with it friends with the judge. Wicked

[@wandarodriquez67]

We need to go state by state and arrest all the corrupt cops. And start with knew better trained officers.

[@coryrichter3621]

Yep only a few bad apples? So this cop aesthete to stop the drugs however what he was really about was using his police powers to seize everything he could steal. So we're these people really guilty or was it just about stealing under the color of law.

[@robertafierro5592]

Long live the ex wives and ex girlfriends..

[@croach2194]

I suspect that tough DA who bullied the victims may be part of the problem.

[@bwtv147]

The current wife can't be compelled to testify against her husband but she is not prohibited from doing so.

[@mikesopinion2343]

Funny Luke was committing crimes against humanity for years!! Then he gets special treatment. I’m sure he got off on all charges.

[@donmcc6573]

You answered your own question. It has dragged on because he was a pig lieutenant.

[@John_Richardson_Meadows]

The use of any sworn government position to violate any law or human right is a capital crime, and merits the capital punishment that legitimate government can impose. This includes the chiefs, police, lawyers, guards, judges and administrators who suborn, facilitate, cover-up, stand idly-by and harbor such criminal from justice. There is no statute of limitations for prosecuting them, no immunity to prosecution, no sovereignty and no applicable mitigating circumstances. There ability to avoid justice indicates the extent and reach of the crime and criminal conspiracies, all the same capital crime, and meriting the same capital punishment.

[@lilyrose7082]

The FBI should have this case! Prosecuted by his buddies! What a joke!

[@dequindelljackson4164]

Wow that's tough to be a police officer from Detroit Michigan

[@mikaylajaras8916]

Crazy shit.

[@anthemmakersmusic]

That's why I stopped applying for those types of jobs, I do like the action but that's not enough to play both sides just to get along. Never go along to get along!

[@crownmode1018]

He need be out of this world

[@peterpaterson4399]

It hasn't gone to trial because the police are investigating themselves and will find no wrong doing.one word,(corruption).??????????????????

[@xendava7217]

This happens all the time. All over our country.

[@gadzookshardy8158]

Yeah cuz he takes the drugs home and sells stolen merch from peoples home. And hes been doing it for 25 years? Wheres the guys 400 and his jewelry? Corrupt corrupt corrupt

[@asetkemet2957]

Wow unbelievable

[@fulcheroverman5500]

Just another corrupt official talkin out the side of his mouth. They say the delays are extraordinary and then say they're legitimate real double talk. This officer must really have something on the higher-ups. It would be very interesting to be able to know and hear all the deals going on

[@mmmm-lf1bn]

It makes you think, are there any uncorrupt police officers out there?🤔🤔

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

Spousal Privilege only means his wife cannot be compelled to testify. It does not mean she can not testify voluntarily.

[@closedeyz]

2020 and I haven't heard anything more about this. And I'm from Michigan

[@bige392]

Wow unbelievable any news now

[@janetdunn9942]

Conflict of interest

[@thomasdabronzo9996]

That's pretty sad to lose your job over stolen television got to wonder what they were really stealing

[@dochombre]

Wonder what he is up to now? If civilians got treated like this oh my

[@edwardcraven9195]

Justice delayed is justice denied

[@sandraoss326]

Listen if you are married to someone it doesn't mean you can't testify against your mate it means that you don't have to if you don't want to so it amazes me that this cop doesn't know that unless he is assuming she won't

[@AngelPerez-oq6gh]

Due to the fact that he was still getting Paid actually hope that all that money comes right back because legally he was not entitled to that it must be returned it should be returned taxpayers money being abused that way ridiculous

[@armonrakhman3791]

He snitching!

[@melaniemaxinedavis]

No, he was tried in the same county he worked in for 25 years! He's connected deep down there. Mob

[@danielmorse4213]

Great reporting.

[@javilsx363]

This should be an organized crime case in federal court

[@gbear1005]

Officer didn't complain that he didn't get a quick trial? Lololol

[@dondattaford7608]

You dont jail friends and family what a criminal organization what a joke