The police department said Lombardo did not receive a citation but did not say why. Law enforcement officers say it is common to not give a citation over a minor violation.
  • Ex Nummis@lemmy.world
    30·
    17 hours ago

    Same across the world. A few weeks ago a former prime minister of Belgium was stopped going through a red light. In normal circumstances, this means you immediately lose your license for 15 days while you have to appear before a judge. Judge completely waived his liability, citing his “standing” as a former PM. Which to me translates to “this dude is above you plebs, he can do as he wants as long as he’s not too egregious about it”.

    • newton@feddit.onlineEnglish
      8·
      13 hours ago

      The case of G.V, which ran a red light, is now being brought before the criminal court again. The verdict brought a wave of protest from citizens, the public prosecutor did not go along with the very mild sentence. Date of new trial not yet known

  • Lexam@lemmy.worldEnglish
    82·
    16 hours ago

    It’s perfectly normal to be let off with a warning for a white man.