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Melissa Sims said her nightmare began after she called police during an argument with her boyfriend, when she said he allegedly ransacked her home.

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[–] RegularJoe@lemmy.world 51 points 1 day ago (1 children)

After eight months of legal wrangling by her attorney, prosecutors dropped the bond violation charge against her. And, last month, she went to trial on the battery charge and was acquitted.

[–] ech@lemmy.ca 33 points 1 day ago (4 children)

After eight months of legal wrangling by her attorney, prosecutors dropped the bond violation charge against her.

How was this not handled within 24 hours by checking the fucking phone records??

[–] FreedomAdvocate 1 points 1 hour ago

Most messaging services that people use these days aren’t showing up in “phone records”.

[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 3 points 12 hours ago

Because that takes more time and actual work. By forcing her to trial, prosecutors and police get to up their numbers.

[–] hanrahan@piefed.social 2 points 11 hours ago

Not rich enough

[–] GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 20 hours ago

You want authorities to investigate? Phaw!