I thought extortion was illegal? Asking for millions or a lawsuit will happen.

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:07:34 -0500

http://news.yahoo.com/texas-student-arrested-over-clock-seeks-millions-city-191022387.html

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Nov 23 at 2015 3:22 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:22:52 -0500

Without seeing the actual letters, we can't say one way or the other. They may actually be "legalese" enough to bypass extortion.

Keep in mind, everyone has the Right to Seek Redress. As this is a Civil Matter, that means putting a Monetary Figure on those damages, aka how much money is it worth. How else are they supposed to do that except to put it in plain language in a letter?

I know it strikes of extortion, but if someone wrongs you, and you want them to make it right, you have to outline how. In this case, a heartfelt apology isn't going to cut it. If someone slapped cuffs on my son, questioned him without parental consent or oversight (or representation), the way to fix that is to go after the people who did it. Unfortunately, you can't go after the Individuals. They are shielded by the Municipality and the School District, so.... the Tax Payer ends up feeling the brunt, which in turn creates a trickle down effect.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2015 5:47 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:47:19 -0500

You see, in order to sue for damages, you need to be in fact, damaged. If anything, this family has profited from this fiasco with offers of scholarships and whatnot.
Now that they are safely ensconced in Qatar, they are trying to win the lottery, too.
Have a nice life, guys.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2015 9:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:57:37 -0500

right or wrong what happened 15 million dollars for what? There is no way that cost the boy a hundredth of that. That is what needed to be fixed with our court system because there is a chance that he may win that amount of money.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 23 at 2015 10:23 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 22:23:50 -0500

Why Not. Rule of thumb Suit and Counter Suit. It will drag out in the Courts for Several Years and be settled for a Fraction. The Lawyers fees will take 40-75%. More Power to the Kid! Might get enough to pay his College (Although I think I heard several Organization have already volunteered to Pony Up) Might get him his First House. He Was Wronged and I think he is perfectly right to sue the Crap out of them.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Nov 24 at 2015 12:11 AM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:11:31 -0500

the school system asked to be jacked with, they really didnt think that whole thing through. that being said, I think sueing for millions in nearly any lawsuit is greedy unless someone is seriously injured or a vast amount of property was destroyed.

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Nov 24 at 2015 12:28 PM

SFC Maury Gonzalez — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:28:10 -0500

He learned that from al shakedown Sharpton

Response by SGT Dana Williams made Nov 24 at 2015 12:58 PM

SGT Dana Williams — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:58:55 -0500

This has been politically contrived since the beginning and is showing it's true colors!