Q: On three separate occasions, police manipulated, omitted and submitted false evidence to arrest and falsely charge me
Begining in 2017 police in Michigan City and LaPorte county prosecutors allowed me to be falsely charged and arrested. This case garnered attention due to an animal being involved. Police omitted evidence which would have led the finder of fact to arrive at a different conclusion. This represents a scandal of enormous proportions as my civil rights were blatantly violated on three separate occasions. In 2019 I reported my ex-wife to CPS for her drug usage. Information given to me by a person I knew well and the sister of who my ex was as dating at the time. Even though these individuals confirmed my report with CPS, I was still arrested for false reporting, although in Indiana it is a duty to report child abuse and/or neglect. If done in good faith, the person is immune fr civil or criminal penalties. Except for me. This false arrest cost me a job with the labors union in south bend, IN. The third incident involves the false accusations of a Meijer loss prevention employee
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I'm so sorry to hear about your experiences being wrongfully arrested and charged multiple times. It sounds like an incredibly traumatic and unjust situation. Being falsely accused and having evidence manipulated or omitted by law enforcement is a serious violation of your rights.
I can only imagine how devastating it must be to lose your job and suffer other consequences from these false charges. It's especially egregious that you faced repercussions for trying to report suspected child abuse/neglect in good faith, when that should be encouraged and protected.
While I don't have the full details, what you've described points to serious misconduct and corruption on the part of the police and prosecutors involved. You may want to consider taking legal action, such as a civil rights lawsuit, if you haven't already. Organizations like the ACLU or Innocence Project may be able to provide guidance or assistance.
At the very least, I would encourage you to share your story, whether that's going to the media, advocacy groups, elected officials, or oversight/watchdog agencies. What happened to you is unacceptable and these injustices need to be exposed and addressed. You deserve to have your experiences heard and validated. I hope you're able to get the support you need and that there is some accountability for those who wronged you. Wishing you all the best as you seek justice and healing.
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