The Hardin Family Lawsuit against Commonwealth of KY., et al; filed May 14, 2003; Page 60

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79. {Counts 77, 78, & 79 for 5th & 14th Amends. and Ky. Const. § 11} the evidence clearly shows that police officer, GLENN BOGGS, denied Aaron’s due-process during his first interrogation of this 15 year-old on the day of the shooting. Not only did he coerce Aaron’s statements while under extreme duress (the blood of his shot brother covered his clothes), but also his interrogation was conducted without a guardian or adult present while Officer Boggs knew the location of Aaron’s parents.

80. Subsequently, the Commonwealth introduced these statements into trial, and James Shake, the presiding judge, allowed the statements to be admitted. Here again, Aaron was denied a fair trial as his due-process was clearly denied.

81. Officer Bogg’s violations have contributed to the wrongdoings and harm as caused to Aaron and the Hardin family by the Commonwealth and trial court. For three and one-half years, the family has sustained insurmountable emotional and mental duress and distress from this unconstitutional incarceration of Aaron. And since Aaron is still incarcerated, the acuteness of their duress continues, today.

82. Therefore, the Hardin family demands due relief from the Court, which includes Aaron’s release from incarceration.

Counts 80 through 82 – Due-process Denied
83. The contents of above facts/paragraphs, 1 through 82, are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth. Here, Counts Eighty through Eighty-two (82) concerns that at least the Louisville Police Department Violated Aaron’s Due process Under the 5th and 14th Amendments, and Section 11 of the Ky. [Const.] Bill of Rights.

84. {Counts 80, 81, & 82 for 5th & 14th Amends. and Ky. Const. § 11} the evidence clearly shows that police sergeant, RICK EASTHAM denied Aaron’s due-process during his second police interrogation on the day of the shooting. Not only did he coerce Aaron’s statements while under extreme duress (the blood of his shot brother covered his >>>

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