I really wish the woman who lied about all of this was responsible for restitution.

I recall that there were plenty of people who said maybe we should pump the brakes on this story since parts of it aren’t adding up. Granted, those people were tarred and feathered on Jezebel and Gawker, but they certainly existed. One particular person was roundly ridiculed for daring to question the story and…

you shoulda heard merlan when she defended the article.

No way, rape culture is real and the second a female accuses a male of it he must be tarred and feathered at once. No time for the facts or truth!

I hope they sue your stupid ass next. How are you still employed?

This was my reaction. If the family wants to disclose this, let them use their own timetable in which to do so.

Why is this anybody’s business?

Yes, the union and contracts with the union largely dictate disciplinary matters and pay raises. Of course that doesn’t matter to people who need something to outraged about.

Union cop gets paid per union contract?

But...she’s a grown woman. There is no evidence she is incompetent. She can decide what level of safety is appropriate for her.