...IN THE LINE OF DUTY....

In the San Mateo County Courthouse lobby, there is a display dedicated to the county officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.  If you look at that display today, you will see parts of the display taped over.  The words " in the line of duty " are temporarily covered.

From The Palo Alto Daily News: "There is no dispute that Alvarez did shoot and kill East Palo Alto police Officer Richard May, lead defense attorney Charles Robinson said in his opening statement Monday afternoon. But he acted in self-defense against excessive and unlawful police force employed by May, he said.  Robinson argued for a charge of second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter. There was no special circumstance because May was not acting in his lawful capacity as a police officer, Robinson said."

The defense attorneys requested, and the judge agreed, that the words "in the line of duty" should be covered until it is determined that Rich was operating withing the law as a police officer.  The defense team does not want a juror to see the wording.   I may not agree, but I understand with the judge in his ruling.

I look forward to the return of  "IN THE LINE OF DUTY". 

Rick May, Sr.

http://www.officerrichardmay.org/

http://www.officerrichardmay.net/