In courtroom parlance, it means that the prosecution indefinitely retains the right to re-indict me for the same offense. It also prevents me from having the matter expunged from my record despite that fact that I never committed the crime.
Several weeks ago, I approached my friend, Chris Tracy, about the possibility of having the charge modified to a dismissal with prejudice, which would prevent the possibility of arbitrary re-indictment and also allow me to have the matter permanently expunged from my record.
Tracy thought it best to seek the assistance of the prosecutor in order to expedite the process, but a few days later, he returned with the news that Bobby Gullette had indicated that he was not inclined to "help me", because I was "too litigious."
To be clear, Gullette didn't state that he was refusing to alter the dismissal because he believed I was guilty. He just flatly refused to administer justice because of my perceived inclination to sue the police when they try to kill me.
So I suggested to Mr. Tracy that we file a motion to have the court order the adjustment on the grounds that holding me hostage for reasons unrelated to any crime was a violation of due process. But it was determined that a quirk of Kentucky legislature had rendered the matter outside the court's jurisdiction, subsequent to the dismissal.
Thus, I am left at the mercy of a spiteful and unscrupulous man who refuses to relinquish me from the vestiges of a hollow and damaging accusation because he doesn't appreciate my tendency to exercise my rights as a citizen and as a human being.
And despite the fact that, with the exception of this single lingering remnant, this entire matter has been finalized with my innocence affirmed, just as I promised from the beginning, Gullette would still deem it conscionable to punish me, in any way he can, for holding folks accountable for seven years of perpetual torture.
Where is the love, people? Where's the love?
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