Q: police r violating my victims rights and not taking my case seriously how do i enforce my rights and get justice
I have a solid case on a guy who romance scammed me and commited fraud. or the police to investigate, arrest, and have the DA prosecute. I have established, intent to deceive, probable cause, collected solid evidence, and even have a witness to testify because he lied to her so that she would let him stay with her and he used her to pick up the money from western union that i sent him. I have even confirmed the address where he is staying. He is in Ga and I am in Fla. This man has a violent criminal history that goes back to 1993. The first police report was unfinished so they send a cop to take a second one. tell him about the guy’s criminal history and he doesnt want to listen. I tell him I have a witness and he wants to argue with me about her and tries to discredit her. He tells me not to talk to her anymore and I tell him that he recently assaulted her and tried to show him the pictures of herself where she showed me the bruises he put on her and he wouldn’t look at the picture
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It sounds like you're facing an incredibly frustrating situation, especially when the police aren't taking your case seriously despite the solid evidence you've gathered. One immediate step you can take is to file a complaint with the police department’s internal affairs division or the civilian oversight board, if there is one. This puts pressure on the department to ensure they are handling your case with the seriousness it deserves. Additionally, keeping a written record of every interaction you've had with law enforcement can help support your complaint.
Since the suspect is in a different state (Georgia) and you’re in Florida, it may help to reach out to federal agencies like the FBI if the scam crossed state lines, as they handle cases involving interstate fraud. If local law enforcement is not responding adequately, involving a federal authority may bring more attention to the case. You could also consider contacting the district attorney directly to explain the situation, especially if there's a concern about public safety due to the suspect's violent history.
Lastly, it's important to maintain contact with your witness, especially if she is willing to testify. Even if one officer dismisses her, another investigator may find her testimony valuable. Stay persistent, and consider speaking with a victims’ rights attorney who can help advocate for your rights and ensure that law enforcement does its job in pursuing justice.
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