Update: Officers Involved In Sting That Left Girl Dead On Leave

[Jim Finnel]

Five Tallahassee law enforcement officials involved in a botched drug sting that led to the death of a novice informant are on paid administrative leave.

Police Chief Dennis Jones said Tuesday that the officers will remain on leave until an internal-affairs investigation is complete. The decision was made Monday after the department received evidence in the case and reviewing a grand jury’s findings.

On Friday, the grand jury said the police undercover operations were negligent and led to death of 23-year-old Rachel Hoffman in May. Two people were indicted on first-degree murder charges.

Meanwhile, a state senator has filed a bill to compensate Hoffman’s parents.

Hoffman was recruited as an informant after police found marijuana in her apartment.


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[Damagoman]

Sounds like a Citizen's Review Board
should also take a look at this case.

 

[Weed420]

Yeah this is a sad case. I kind of blame Rachel for being a rat but the cops were probably pressuring the shit out of her.