Attorney for Grand Rapids officers says no-charge ruling validates split-second judgments
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The attorney representing Grand Rapids police supported a prosecutor’s decision to not charge the two officers for Da’Quain Johnson’s death.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Case dropped against federal agent in Iosco County car crash
John Schoen is no longer facing any criminal charges for causing a crash with Whittemore’s mayor in 2021 while working on a federal terrorism investigation. Attorney Marc Curtis commented on the decision.
Case dropped against FBI counterterrorism officer amid immunity fight
A judge Wednesday dismissed a rare felony case against an FBI counterterrorism task force officer accused of recklessly crashing into a car and injuring a man while investigating a high-profile case.
‘Everybody is speculating’ | Attorney for officers in Da’quain Johnson shooting urges patience during investigation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The attorney representing two of the Grand Rapids police officers involved in last week’s fatal shooting of Da’quain Johnson is asking the public to allow the investigation to run its course before drawing conclusions.
GRPD officers’ attorney says bystander video doesn’t show full context of deadly shooting
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Video provided by a citizen provides the clearest view of the moment last week that a Grand Rapids officer fired shots that killed a man who, according to police, was armed with a handgun.
Public relations
Defender of the Blue Welcomes Gerry Faber
We have long been searching for an attorney who shares our passion for defending law enforcement. Today, we are proud to announce that Gerry Faber has joined Defender of the Blue as Of Counsel, providing guidance and support to our clients whenever needed.
COMMENTARY
Image: WZZM13Controlling the Narrative: Body Camera Video in the Age of Instant Outrage
“Release the video now!” has become less of a request and more of a demand. And too often, it is a demand driven not by a pursuit of truth, but by a desire to control the narrative before the facts are known.
Controlling the Narrative in Officer-Involved Shootings: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
In today’s media environment, the first version of a story is often the one that sticks. For law enforcement agencies, this reality has fundamentally changed how officer-involved shootings must be handled.
Defender of the Blue sponsors GRPD grappling training event
We proudly sponsored GRPD’s 2-day grappling training event with officers across the Midwest to support a safer restraint method.
Setting the record straight on the recent GRPD officer-involved shooting
Our team is representing the Grand Rapids Police Department officers involved in the recent officer-involved-shooting. As always, our focus is simple: Protect the rights of the men and women who put their lives on the line every day.
A Christmas Message to the Thin Blue Line
To every police officer reading this: Thank you. Not the kind of thank you you hear in passing. Not the polite nod from a stranger in a parking lot. I mean the kind of gratitude that recognizes the very real sacrifices you make.
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