Officers's Conduct In Ecstasy Case Being Investigated
Girl's Family Claims Officer Failed To Keep Immunity Promise
Th parents of a girl who was charged in connection to the ectasy-related death of 16-year-old Brittney Chambers are claiming that an officer lied when he promised their daughter immunity.
The unidentified girl was charged with a felony because she allegedly brokered a deal to get the ecstasy tablets for Chambers' friends, who were giving it to Chambers (pictured, left) as a birthday gift.
But, the girl's parents claim, officer Mike Abromowich promised the girl immunity from prosecution when she gave him her statement.
Abrmowich, they said, has gone back on his word.
"If there had been any preliminary evidence or suspicion that the allegations were (true), Mike or any officer would be removed from active enforcement duties," Police Chief Bruce
Goodman said earlier. "But Mike is still on active duty."
District Judge Dan Hale ruled this week that statements the girl made to detectives who went to her home on Jan. 28 cannot be used at her trial, scheduled next week.
Hale did not dismiss the case or find any wrongdoing by Abromowich. Louisville police are investigating the parents' complaint.
Chambers was removed from life support Feb. 2 and died after a six-day coma brought on by taking ecstasy.
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The unidentified girl was charged with a felony because she allegedly brokered a deal to get the ecstasy tablets for Chambers' friends, who were giving it to Chambers (pictured, left) as a birthday gift.
But, the girl's parents claim, officer Mike Abromowich promised the girl immunity from prosecution when she gave him her statement.
Abrmowich, they said, has gone back on his word.
"If there had been any preliminary evidence or suspicion that the allegations were (true), Mike or any officer would be removed from active enforcement duties," Police Chief Bruce
Goodman said earlier. "But Mike is still on active duty."
District Judge Dan Hale ruled this week that statements the girl made to detectives who went to her home on Jan. 28 cannot be used at her trial, scheduled next week.
Hale did not dismiss the case or find any wrongdoing by Abromowich. Louisville police are investigating the parents' complaint.
Chambers was removed from life support Feb. 2 and died after a six-day coma brought on by taking ecstasy.
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- February 22, 2001: Ecstasy Dangers Discussed At High School Meeting
- February 16, 2001: Ecstasy Suspect Jailed In Drug Case
- February 16, 2001: Boulder County Ecstasy Suspect Jailed On Previous Drug Charges
- February 13, 2001: Ecstasy Case Arrest Expected
- February 12, 2001: Ecstasy Death Caused By 'Water Intoxication'
- February 9, 2001: Lab Tests Show Fatal Ecstasy Pill Untainted
- February 8, 2001: Boulder Probe Into Ecstasy Party Continues
- February 7, 2001: Boulder Deputies Suspended Over Ecstasy Case
- February 5, 2001: Ecstasy Suspects Due In Court This Week
- February 4, 2001: Ecstasy Suspects Post Bond, Victim's Family Plans Memorial
- February 3, 2001: Girl In Ecstasy-Induced Coma Dies
- February 1, 2001: Arrests Are Near In Ecstasy Sale
- January 31, 2001: Girl Remains In Coma As Authorities Issue Ecstasy Warning
- January 29, 2001: Girl In Critical Condition After Consuming 'Ecstasy' Drug
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