NEW ROCHELLE, NY (December 13, 2024) — New Rochelle Police Lt. Sean Kane, accused of planting drugs, as depicted on video, will not face criminal charges after a Westchester County Grand Jury returned a No True Bill.
Ivin Harper, Kane’s alleged victim, who had charges against dropped by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, said he is not surprised.
“I am a 45-year-old black man”, said Harper. “Why would I be surprised?”
Harper said he intends to put out a statement in about an hour.
Last week, Harper posted BWC VIDEO on his Instagram account.
The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office is expected to issue a statement later today.
We reached out to the New Rochelle Police Department for comment but have yet to get a response.
An Internal NRPD investigation is still active.
This story will be updated as statements are received.
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Mendoza Law Firm: no-bill verdict means the grand jury declines to indict or charge a defendant after hearing their case. This verdict means they don’t believe there is enough evidence, or probable cause, to go ahead with an indictment:
3 Points to Keep in Mind if You Receive a No Bill Verdict
- A no-bill does not preclude the prosecutor from presenting the case to another grand jury in the future. Therefore, they can reopen the case if they obtain more evidence.
- As a result, a no-bill effectively terminates the case against the defendant for the time being. It does not prevent law enforcement officers from continuing to investigate and build a case against a defendant.
- It’s important to note that a no-bill is not a finding of innocence. Again, it simply means the grand jury did not find probable cause to charge the accused with the evidence presented. The defendant may still face charges in the future.
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