The RMA report, revisited
With all the discussion going around about what we have and have not written about the police department and the RMA report, it's beyond me to address everything that people are alleging we wrote, didn't write and intended to hide or reveal.
Because I've read many comments saying that we didn't report this or that -- particularly over aspects of the case we have reported -- here is the link to most everything we've written since January. Here are stories specifically about the RMA report.
We're working now to get up everything pertaining to the case dating back to the first story we wrote on June 10, 2005, about the electronic tracking device found on Lt. Hinson's car. They'll go here.
I'm aware that people are all over the place on whether we should publish the report. (Isn't America wonderful?) Our concerns now that it's online remain the same as they did back in March when we first got it. They aren't changed by the fact that it has now been posted.
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And where are the links to the stories you have published about Bledsoe's revelations?
Posted on October 17, 2006 5:20 PM
When we decide we need to write something out of them, we'll make sure they're posted.
Posted on October 17, 2006 5:44 PM
John,
Have you guys covered the reasons why Hinson was rehired? I can't find anyone other than Johnson that thought this was a great idea.
....and is seems like a great story...smile
Posted on October 18, 2006 9:27 PM
Hinson was on paid leave. Following Chief Wray's resignation, when Acting Chief Bellamy took over and reviewed the lack of available evidence to warrant further action, Hinson was required to report back to work. Bear in mind that what you think you know and what you can prove may well be two different things. At least that's my reading of the results of the various internal investigations of Hinson.
Posted on October 19, 2006 5:19 PM
Excellent point.
I think I know that Hinson's girlfriend said some very interesting things regarding Hinson and prostitution.
If the same document was believable enough to lock Wray out of his office...then why is the same document not believable enough to support a Hinson investigation into possible criminal behavior?
Note that I am not speaking of Hinson's possible association with a local drug scum. Other than his name and phone being found in convicted drug scum's safe.....so far there is no evidence to indict Hinson for drug related charges.
How about paying for prostituion and representing our fine city as a Greensboro Policeman?
Was Bellamy directed by Johnson to bring Hinson back?
It is not realistic to hold our police department to a higher standard that what Hinson displays?
Thanks for helping me to understand.
Posted on October 19, 2006 7:34 PM
There is a fog and a stink surrounding certain entities, proved or unproved . . . it can't be ignored
Posted on October 25, 2006 4:44 PM
You mean we guys don't just, like hang out with hookers and stuff . . . for no reason.
I mean come on now, where are my hommies?
Oops I mean "where be my hommies, wurd up boyzzzzz"
Posted on October 25, 2006 4:48 PM
When does flanking yourself with Pastors and the NAACP prove your innocent?
Is it a show of support or is it gang intimidation.
Posted on October 25, 2006 4:53 PM
"A city with a history of racial tension . . ."
Wow, I hope Hinson is in the right.
Who would have guessed it was alright to have a major drug dealer as a good friend. And it's not OK to question it.
Also it's OK to sue anyone because your racially challenged in a city with history
Posted on October 25, 2006 5:01 PM
For the record, the last four comments came from the same IP address.
Posted on October 25, 2006 6:03 PM
". . . last four comments came from the same IP address."
Well it would seem that the GPD isn't the only one running around with little black books and spying on people.
Posted on October 26, 2006 8:17 AM
Due respect, when someone comes into my house, I don't consider it spying.
Posted on October 26, 2006 9:36 AM