Innocent man subjected to enema’s, X-Rays and colonoscopy in search for drugs

Coach is Right ^ | 11/6/13 | Doug Book

[Oldpuppymax]

Rogue police officers and sheriff’s deputies in a Southern New Mexico county are guilty of the sort of malevolent abuse of authority which has come to typify the lust for power exhibited by far too many police officials and departments across the nation. Officers Bobby Orosco, Robert Chavez and Officer Hernandez subjected law abiding resident David Eckert to 14 hours of accusation and physical abuse as the “suspect” was forced to undergo X-Rays, 2 anal cavity searches, 3 enemas and a colonoscopy, all performed at the Gila Regional Medical Center without Eckert’s consent.

The officers claim of probable cause for these procedures: Eckert “appeared to be...

[Thud]

The warrant was issued in Luna County. The hospital was outside Luna County. Pay the man.

[Fido969]

O-kay A-dokia?

Smart - I don’t think he gave his real name.

[Errant]

Officers Bobby Orosco and Robert Chavez (Image source: KOB-TV)

[Bshaw]

Both of those cops should be tried, convicted and executed.

[The Cajun]

These people don't need modern justice, they need old time justice............Know what I mean.

[Errant]

Another Minor Traffic Stop in New Mexico, Another Serious Violation of a Man’s Body – Same Exact Police Dog

[yellowdoghunter]

This sends shivers down my spine! Plus, in all honesty, how much drugs could u possibly have in your colon? Really? Enough for all this! When will people start waking up?

[Uri’el-2012]

I read on another blog that all leos and doctors should be
charged with RAPE under the color of law and identified
as sexual predators.

[MeganC]

Both of those cops should be tried, convicted and executed.

I see you hold cops to a higher standard! Good for you!

[Swordmaker]

At least he got a free colonoscopy!

Uh, no. The medical center is billing him for the procedures. . . and, since he was not properly cleaned out, and the doctor really was not looking for cancerous polyps and other issues, nor could he have distinguished problems in an unprepared colon, it was a useless, unethical, assault on an unwilling patient that went far beyond the standard of care. That doctor is in danger of losing his license to practice medicine, is probably in danger of being hit with assault and battery charges, and will lose a malpractice case. He is also in violation of Federal HIIPA laws for sharing patient medical data with unauthorized personnel—the police officers—since the search warrant was null and void in his county. Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

[Robert Teesdale]

Uh, no. The medical center is billing him for the procedures. . . and, since he was not properly cleaned out, and the doctor really was not looking for cancerous polyps and other issues, nor could he have distinguished problems in an unprepared colon, it was a useless, unethical, assault on an unwilling patient that went far beyond the standard of care. That doctor is in danger of losing his license to practice medicine, is probably in danger of being hit with assault and battery charges, and will lose a malpractice case. He is also in violation of Federal HIIPA laws for sharing patient medical data with unauthorized personnel—the police officers—since the search warrant was null and void in his county. Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

You really think they care?

[Swordmaker]

Is that doctor's name pronounced Okey Dokey? As in "Yes, sir! Any thing you say, Sir! What ever you want, Officer!" It would have been better had the other doctor's first name , been '"Roger". . . And drop the final "X". . .

I can see the Saturday Night Live skit....

"Paging Dr. Roger Wilco! Paging Dr. Okay Dokey! You're needed in the Colonoscopy lab by the police for another deep fishing expedition and possible charges . . ."

[Cementjungle]

Good grief.

[zeugma]

This case has been getting a lot of play here on FR and other alternative media sites. Is it getting anywhere in the MSM?

[Errant]

Man Seeks Millions After N.M. Police Force Colonoscopy in Drug Search

"Civil rights attorney says Hispanic officers may have targeted 'white boy' because they 'don't like him living in their community'"

"Kennedy filed a motion for summary judgment Oct. 24, asking the court to rule on the facts of the case, which she says are not disputed. She says defendants responded by expressing interest in resolving the case outside of court."

I'd bet each of the SOBs involved, including the city, hospital, and county have a STRONG incentive to settle THIS case "outside of court"!

"We see this as a multimillion-dollar case," Kennedy said. "This is essentially medical anal rape, numerous times over a 12-hour period. I can't imagine anything more horrifying than what happened to our client. It's just sadistic."

I hope a federal jury agrees...

[zeugma]

What’s really scary is that if they had found so much as a trace of drugs, we’d be saying it was justifiable.

I would suggest you make that "we" a little more selective.

I certainly wouldn't agree there was any justification even if they'd found an ounce of coke. I lay this man's treatment directly at the feet of all drug warriors. The drug war is worse than any amount of trouble legalization could cause. They've used it to attack the constitution for decades, and sadly there are those on this site who will cheer them on.

[Cementjungle]

Nothing wrong with settling out of court.. it’s quicker and cheaper, as long as they don’t get suckered into settling for too little.

[Swordmaker]

You really think they care?

They've now found another traffic stop victim treated exactly the same way from last year. . . same officers, same medical center, same judge, same uncertified dog. That news report states the officers have been reported to the state's certification agency, and the doctors ARE being investigated by the state and may lose their licenses. The rest will come as that lawyer pursues the case. She is not going to let it go. I manage a dental office and if one of our dentists does dental work not authorized BY THE PATIENT or their guardian, it can be considered assault and battery! I kid you not. It does not matter if it is for the patient' stood. The patient must be aware of it and agree. This patient actively disagreed! Even inmates in prison can refuse invasive procedures. . . and a colonoscopy is invasive. There is a real risk of death to having one performed. This patient obviously DID NOT sign an informed consent. I doubt any of those deputies did either.

[Robert Teesdale]

They've now found another traffic stop victim treated exactly the same way from last year. . . same officers, same medical center, same judge, same uncertified dog. That news report states the officers have been reported to the state's certification agency, and the doctors ARE being investigated by the state and may lose their licenses.

Yes, I read that also. Disturbing.

The rest will come as that lawyer pursues the case. She is not going to let it go.

I certainly hope that the attorney hired by this individual, achieves massively painful civil and financial repercussions on his behalf.

I manage a dental office and if one of our dentists does dental work not authorized BY THE PATIENT or their guardian, it can be considered assault and battery! I kid you not. It does not matter if it is for the patient' stood. The patient must be aware of it and agree. This patient actively disagreed! Even inmates in prison can refuse invasive procedures. . . and a colonoscopy is invasive. There is a real risk of death to having one performed. This patient obviously DID NOT sign an informed consent. I doubt any of those deputies did either.

I concur. However, I will stand by my question: do you really think the executive, judicial and medical agents involved, cared?

It was for the good of the State, which trumps all else.

You have forgotten your relative value in the collective.

[Errant]

Nothing wrong with settling out of court..

Perhaps, but I sure hope those directly involved have to stand before a jury for the crimes they've committed and sentenced to never set foot outside of a federal prison without shackles for the rest of their natural lives. But that's just me...