Episode 131. Dismissal of Charges Against Scottie Scheffler

Show Notes

Episode 131. Dismissal of Charges Against Scottie Scheffler

 

In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the incident involving Scottie Scheffler at the PGA championship and the subsequent dismissal of charges against him. He analyzes the video footage that contradicts the officer's account of the incident and highlights the importance of having a good attorney in cases like this. Ooley also criticizes the system that allows public officials to escape accountability and puts the burden on taxpayers. He concludes by mentioning upcoming topics on the podcast, including an interview with Jeff Knox and news from the Supreme Court.

 

Chapters

00:00 The Scotty Scheffler Incident: Unraveling the Truth

06:10 The Role of Attorneys in Defending Rights

08:07 Impact on Taxpayers: Legal Cases and Accountability

 

Resources

Scottie Scheffler arrest: All charges dropped against world No. 1 as new video of traffic incident emerges - CBSSports.com

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/scottie-scheffler-arrest-all-charges-dropped-against-world-no-1-as-new-video-of-traffic-incident-emerges/

 

Scottie Scheffler Charges Dropped: When Can Cops Legally Lie? - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBZN8gcDAV4&t=328s

 

Scottie Scheffler's charges dropped 12 days after arrest outside Louisville's Valhalla Golf Club | News from WDRB | wdrb.com

https://www.wdrb.com/news/scottie-schefflers-charges-dropped-12-days-after-arrest-outside-louisvilles-valhalla-golf-club/article_804ff18c-1d35-11ef-a490-1f3e2657fa1f.html

 

GOLF.com on X: "NEW @LMPD video of Scottie Scheffler’s arrest https://t.co/1g1ppwIZKL" / X

https://x.com/GOLF_com/status/1793686085736022518

 

Clay Travis on X: "All charges against Scottie Scheffler have been dropped: https://t.co/vilpqilaIe" / X

https://x.com/ClayTravis/status/1795868544883704026

 

Ward Jolles on X: "BREAKING: @wave3news troubleshooters just got this lengthy statement from @LMPD Det. Bryan Gillis

https://x.com/wardjolles/status/1795934865088528512/photo/1

 

Terry Meiners ™️ on X: "NEW: Charges against Scottie Scheffler will be dropped today. The agreement stipulates that both sides agree not to pursue any legal action related to the ramifications of the May 17 arrest. https://t.co/g5uYPfIFag" / X

https://x.com/terrymeiners/status/1795823838900686933

 

The Babylon Bee on X: "Shocking Video Reveals Scottie Scheffler Failed To Give Police Officer A Kiss For His Owie Boo-Boo https://t.co/pDqPZaJBK0 https://t.co/Cano02CbYV" / X

https://x.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1794096061734076896

 

Not the Bee on X: "@terrymeiners So they’re holding his charges as bribery to avoid repercussions? Seems illegal." / X

https://x.com/Not_the_Bee/status/1795837790208585910

 

Tony Roundtree on X: "Officer Gillis after Scottie Scheffler drove by him going 2 mph https://t.co/85QmHtQnOK" / X

https://x.com/Tonywithyy/status/1793705980875899352

 

Takeaways

• Scottie Scheffler's charges were dismissed with prejudice after video footage contradicted the officer's account of the incident.

• Having a good attorney is crucial in cases where there is no body cam footage or other evidence.

• The system often fails to hold public officials accountable, and taxpayers end up paying for their wrongdoing.

• Upcoming topics on the podcast include an interview with Jeff Knox and news from the Supreme Court.

 

 

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