This is an interesting article about Judge Ron Chapman, the judge on the Texas Court of Appeals who granted new trials to those in Tulia whose conviction was based on the testimony of former officer Tom Coleman. Key quote: Someone in the audience asks, "Are we winning the war on drugs?" Judge Chapman: "Hell no."
For those who are not familiar with Tulia and Tom Coleman, check out Grits for Breakfast series on the subject. Of course, we have a really dedicated Supreme Court, committed to upholding the promises of liberty guaranteed to each citizen in the Constitution. I mean, if it were not so, they would let cops run drug dog searches on any car they wanted to. Oh, wait. You mean they do let cops run drug dog searches whenever they want to? Well, I guess you better hope that no Tom Colemans work in your jurisdiction or any jurisdiction through which you travel.
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