[absalom01]

You can bet the rent, there were formal statements taken from both passengers within hours after this event.

I am sure that the statements were indeed taken, but the DA investigator. I can assure you, OCSD knows *exactly* what the two young witnesses stated, that day.

So now you're accusing the DA of leaking material facts regarding an on-going criminal investigation to the suspect and his organization? Really? OCSD IA and possibly homicide detectives may have access to those statements so they can conduct their own investigations at this point but the press office? No way.

It's all going to come out in time. I ask again: why are you so concerned to have the case file opened up before the case is presented to the DA and, if he thinks charges are warranted, the grand jury?

I've tried to engage; you keep evading my simple question.

[dragnet2]

Let me ask you, and forget the DA. Do you not believe OCSD investigators interviewed these two passengers after this officer/deputy involved shooting?

[dragnet2]

I ask again: why are you so concerned to have the case file opened up before the case is presented to the DA

What do you think the DA bases their investigation on?

It's based on witness statements and the deputy's statement obtained by OCSD investigators.

You do not know this?

[dragnet2]

So what? What is your point? I gather that you think that there is some sort of cover up/conspiracy or some other malfeasance on the part of the department and/or the deputy.

Question: Is it not possible for law enforcement agencies to deceive or twist a version of events to fit, in order to avoid career damage/criminal penalties and or extremely costly litigation?

Well?