I'd like to think that the resolution of this case sets a precedent of some sort, hopefully making the police more cautious about how they deal with photographers.
Shel "You meet the nicest people with a Pentax" > [Original Message] > From: frank theriault > On 11/3/05, John Forbes wrote: > > It is a rare thing for a public prosecutor to apologise publicly. I like > > to think that the officious officer was given a severe dressing down for > > wasting public money. > > you're right on both counts, john. however, i can almost guarantee > you that the apology was made on the advice of the police force's > lawyer, to mitigate damages a little bit on the anticipated lawsuit.
