r/dgu • u/govtwtchdog • Sep 02 '15

02] (Omaha, NE) Judge denies bail for Omaha man accused in slaying; prosecutor disputes self-defense argument Legal

http://www.omaha.com/news/crime/judge-denies-bail-for-omaha-man-accused-in-slaying-prosecutor/article_7aaa6e6a-5192-11e5-9aa1-bf5da35878de.html

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u/WendyLRogers3 Sep 02 '15

In all fairness, this reaches the level of dispute that you really need a jury trial. Without one, this event will hang over everyone's head. But once a jury decides, that will pretty much be the end of it, and will also preclude wrongful death litigation, if he is found not guilty.

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u/govtwtchdog Sep 03 '15

I think that'll happen. The county attorney if pretty fair when it comes to self defense but the only thing I could see being an issue is (playing devil's advocate) that he went over there first without calling the cops. He inserted himself into that situation, armed, and ended up shooting someone. Was he protecting his life or hers; I have no doubt. Given that he called 911 and performed CPR tells me he didn't intend on shooting him. Look at police shooting videos; most do not render aid by any stretch of the imagination; they place the cuffs and call for an RA. I will follow this story and post updates.

u/govtwtchdog Sep 02 '15

They deny bail for this guy, saying that the position of the body indicated that "he wasn’t lunging at Heng or giving him a reason to fear for his safety." Yet, the shooter admits to administering CPR on the guy before police arrive--and he called 911!

--head shakes--

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u/dat_joke Sep 02 '15

I read that and thought "I didn't know people froze in place so you can tell their exact position when shot"

I think the only thing this guy could have done better would be to have called police on his way over saying his friend had been assaulted. Also, get you and your friend the hell out of the area while the attacker is gone.