Post by WaTcHeR on Feb 28, 2007 11:43:42 GMT -5
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The case against a Topeka Police officer charged in a videotaped jailhouse altercation has been thrown out, at least for now.
Officer Steve Thompson was to stand trial Tuesday for an incident last April at the Shawnee County Jail involving William James Bell. Their confrontation was captured on jail surveillance video.
Court records show prosecutors Monday asked for a delay because Bell, who they call a material witness, can't be found. The judge denied the request, so prosecutors asked the case be dismissed without prejudice, meaning they could re-file the charges.
A grand jury had indicted Thompson on misdemeanor charges of mistreating a confined person and domestic battery.
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The case against a Topeka Police officer charged in a videotaped jailhouse altercation has been thrown out, at least for now.
Officer Steve Thompson was to stand trial Tuesday for an incident last April at the Shawnee County Jail involving William James Bell. Their confrontation was captured on jail surveillance video.
Court records show prosecutors Monday asked for a delay because Bell, who they call a material witness, can't be found. The judge denied the request, so prosecutors asked the case be dismissed without prejudice, meaning they could re-file the charges.
A grand jury had indicted Thompson on misdemeanor charges of mistreating a confined person and domestic battery.
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