Here's the full report on this with much more detail than we could ever add to a 20 minute TV report: www.qcnews.com/news/investigations/injustice-for-all-sc-troopers-lost-mishandled-evidence-blamed-for-ruining-10-year-old-felony-dui-case-that-paralyzed-nc-man-in-2013-crash/

12hrs of community service? And he gets to drive without any restrictions? Shame on that Judge!

every county in America needs a journalist like Jody Barr, keep the good fight going, sending respect from Baltimore

@integritynow1

Жыл бұрын

Yes they do!

What an injustice for this poor victim.

I've said it many times, this is what real reporting looks like!! Jody shining the light in the dark places, and chasing the truth!!! you are the best Jody!!!!

Love your reporting!! Really shines a light on all the lazy excuses for public servants here in the Carolinas 😢

@JodyBarrInvestigates

Жыл бұрын

Thank you...I appreciate that compliment.

@Baelor-Breakspear

5 ай бұрын

@@JodyBarrInvestigateswe appreciate the good work you do sir. Thank you

Sticking up for the less fortunate, you sir are one of my favorites on the platform. Thanks for sharing this story.

The question about why it took so long should have come from the judge in open court.

My mom would have strangled me to avoid the burden, God bless this woman!

Absolutely disappointed. Typical the Prosecutor is blaming others for their failure

I truly hope he goes after that solicitors office, and that some attorney is willing to help him out out of the goodness of their heart

What about when something happens to his momma?.

Those guys were all aware of their situation getting into that vehicle together, they're all equally at fault

@CancunManny

Жыл бұрын

Really sad dude ended up paralyzed, but personally not sure why dude is so sour about his ex friend not doing jail time. Personally I would have been much more upset if dude that ended up paralyzed had nothing to do with the driver. Heck, if dude would have put no his seatbelt like the driver did there is a good chance he would be walking today. Driver had NOTHING to do with dude not putting on his seatbelt.

@miguelservetus9534

5 ай бұрын

Not sure how jail time would help this unfortunate young man. The state screwed up. But the mistakes prevent a fair trial. Buy our standards, we let a guilty man go to protect the innocent. And this reporting is too much drama. The statements of the reporter are repetitive and at times silly.

Jody, your reports have always been deep, impactful, considerate, and throw. This is such a heartbreaking story. As leos and government didnt fight for the injured mans rights. Thank you for all your work you are one in a million.

Sounds like this guy had a buddy on the inside

Keep after 'em, Jody. Make them cuss and sweat when their phone rings and they see your name on the display.

My man, best investigative journalist EVER. Texas misses ya Jody. At least this Texan Does. Lol, I sure bet all the corruption individuals u exposed DONT😂😂😂

@JodyBarrInvestigates

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir! Yeah, there are a couple Texans who wouldn't lose sleep over never seeing me in this life again!

@Schiffon

Жыл бұрын

@@JodyBarrInvestigates please take care ❤

Jody Barr you are a true patriot! People show this to your kids so they understand the consequences of riding and driving drunk with people. I lost my best friend when he rode with a drunk driver 30 years ago.

This is happening ALL OVER AMERICA.

So, a bunch of arguing drunks got in a car, flipped the car, and one was injured worse than the others? A former coworker did something similar and spent two years in lockup for it in Josephine Cty Ore.

Good luck trying to get an answer out of these corrupt blame pacers

Prosecutors have immunity…that allows them t9 be corrupt, or incompetent…or both!

Is the man that was paralyzed going to sued the state for violating his rights

Can we take a minute to recognize Chris’s mom for putting her entire life on hold to take care of her son?

We need to protect Jody Barr at all costs. One of the few journalists left in this country.

Thank you for the entertainment, and more so for your work which impacts our society in a positive way. Your journalism and exposure work is invaluable!

@JodyBarrInvestigates

Жыл бұрын

Dang, thanks for saying that. Means a lot, man.

It sounded to me the prosecutor’s office misunderstood the statute in regards to Arrest vs incident. That was the most compelling evidence and the state let it get tossed? Not a good day for that office. Highway patrol lost evidence but they had him with the blood test.

prayers for this brother

The trooper in charge should have followed this one through Perhaps he could be charged, J/S

Bet someone's bank records would be very interesting.

District attorneys. Lies.

I hope that the victim sues Bobby Freeman, the police and the city! I pray that he gets millions, but it's NEVER ENOUGH for the traumatic life he lives. The judge should have given Bobby the max sentence. He was already given a break, by not being properly charged because of mishandling evidence. SHAME ON THEM! 😮😬🤬💔 george 😎🤿🦈🐙🇺🇲 TEXAS

@TheBandit7613

6 ай бұрын

Bobby Freeman doesn't have a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of. He's un-sueable.

@wadewalton9612

6 ай бұрын

He wasn't given a break by not being given a break because of mishandling evidence...he was actually taking a plea that because of that mishandling was inadmissible and he wouldn't have even been convicted of had he not plead...

Very sad situation

Sounds like EVERYONE screwed up, especially the victim. NEVER get into a car with a drunk driver.

Who were the troopers related to? And/or how much cash did they and their families slip to Paulding? Is there anyone that works for the SC criminal justice system that CAN actually read and write? If so, they clearly were not on the scene the night of this wreck. This is one of the worst cases of malfeasance and incompetence in criminal justice history! The prosecutor is going to make damn sure the only estate left working for the people in South Carolina anymore is the Fourth Estate.

At least it wasn’t some completely innocent unrelated person he hit and crippled.

Someone got paid off..

Sometimes we have to take responsibility for our actions in bad situations. Unfortunately this young man got in a car with knowledge of his friend being drunk. 😢

He needs to be fire at once.

I'd always considered the Carolinas as states I was willing to relocate to but over a few years Jody has convinced me their governments are inept and corrupt so I've scratched them off my list.

Sounds like a cover-up for incompetence or simple laziness.

Why would you get into a truck with a drunk?

"...and JustUs for all" time.

Sounds like the buddy system.

He sounds like a double talker.

They could have filed a civil suit.

I get the point of the story but he willingly got into a car with a DRUNK !! "Don't drink and drive" has been a common slogan since the 80's or 90's.

I have sympathy for the man, however, he knowingly and willingly got in the car with a drunk driver. Life is about choices.

I think the drunk knows someone and just hid the info...

Inexusable

Don’t get into a truck with a drunk

TITLE 18, U.S.C., SECTION 242 for Rights violators!

Wait am I crazy? Wasn't this guy happy to get in the car with a drunk driver? Isnt he as guilty knowing he was getting in the car with a drunk driver? Of course the driver is guilty, but this guy is not innocent in the whole situation.

Well at least the right people know bobby freemans name !!!!!!!!

Clearly the guy should have been charged, but I lost the vast majority of my sympathy once it was clear in the story that this was a buddy driving, and the so-called victim knew his buddy had been drinking. At the onset of the story I thought the guy was a victim of some drunk driver in another vehicle, and I was really sympathetic. But when you get into a vehicle with a drunk driver, I'm not that sympathetic.

He could get MEDICAL CARE IN JAIL just ask the man who had a HEART TRANSPLANT.... OH WAIT HE'S DED BECAUSE HIS MEDICATION WAS TOO EXPENSIVE...... Come on the medication he needs is cheap.

this is what we pay for huh?

😢

thing is they could sue the driver themselves, sadly facts are drunks got in car got into wreck its all civil between them. aka civil court, he got the guilty plea needed for a civil suit which thanks to mishandling is the best he could get and is more than enough to finalize a lawsuit just no promise how much blood you can squeeze from a turnip.

These are HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MOST OF THE BEGINNING OF THE INVESTIGATION. These POLITICIANS DON'T CARE, NOTICE HOW ONCE SOMETHING GETS ATTENTION THEN.... THEY GIVE IT ATTENTION.....

Typical good jog Jody

ALL/ANY DUI's SHOULD BE TREATED,i.e.,CHARGED AS FELONIES!!! AFTER 2nd CONVICTION, PERMANENT REVOCATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE, NO IF's,AND's,BUT's,or MAYBE's,YOU DON'T LEAGALY OPERATE A MOTOR VICHICLE!!!

so all these men were in the same truck? if so it was a choice they all made.

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Hmmm....

Well it's not a simple DUI if you injure someone. Someone doesn't even need to be drinking to cause an accident either. My father lost a leg in car accident for instance and had to take the other driver to court though neither driver was drinking my father was still awarded some compensation though. Obviously the "evidence" was mishandled then if they are only focused on the influence of alcohol and not the damage done. That's how people get repeatedly victimized when the court sides against them.

Freeman has a lousy lawyer! As stated in the report, the U.S. Supreme Court was on record with a decision that would have made the results of the blood draw inadmissible even without the broken chain of custody! Another argument for dismissal is the defendants right to a speedy trial, which after 10 years was violated. The victim is paying a terrible price for his mistake of getting in a vehicle with an intoxicated driver, but he is responsible for that decision.

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Жыл бұрын

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All that teaches him is it's ok to drink and drive so he'll do it again . But if you are homeless it's a automatic 1 year in jail

What happens when you put liberals in charge?

@schmuckytheraiderbear5043

Жыл бұрын

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@Schiffon

Жыл бұрын

No, fools like you should be more specific It doesn’t show intelligence when you just blame any group That’s just plain childish

@TurdJesus

11 ай бұрын

It’s North Carolina. You’re a god damn simpleton to think that it’s liberal run 😂

That a sick lawyer and sick judge. Lawyer worried about his health care what about my buddy. Look at his mom sentence. Sue the troopers and da office everyone you can buddy God bless and stay peaceful

They say that they work for the people shur don't look like it and they don't