| Friday,
January 5, 2007
The Police Association of New Orleans (PANO) is pleased
and proud to announce that all of the officers indicted relative
to the Danziger incident have been released on bond this afternoon.
In a hearing before Judge Raymond Bigelow in Criminal District Court,
Section I, bonds on all officers were reduced with respect to the
charges involving attempts, and bonds were set for the remainder.
There were no objections from the District Attorney, Mr. Jordan.
The officers were released and reunited with their families. There
are some restrictions and court imposed requisites relative to the
bond, which will not interfere with the officers’ ability
to return to work in administrative capacities, pending final resolution
of the matter.
In addition, Judge Bigelow volunteered the facts that several people
who work in his court have relationships and associations with either
defense attorneys or police representatives. Judge Bigelow asked
both the defense attorneys and the District Attorney if anyone felt
that those associations might impact the proceedings and if recusal
should be considered. All agreed that there would be no problem,
and therefore, Judge Bigelow will remain the trial court judge in
this matter. There are subsequent hearing dates which will be announced.
The officers wish to
thank everyone for their support and I would like to remind everyone
that the fight is just beginning and continued support will be crucial.
To this end, I would request that all area commissioned officers,
members and non-members alike, attend our next PANO meeting, Tuesday,
January 9, 2007, 7:00 pm, at Ernst Café, 600 South Peters
Street, New Orleans. We will discuss these events and other relevant
issues. Please be there.
ONE NOPD
Michael Glasser, President PANO
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