Reply #18: The Tulia, TX drug sting

[Brewman_Jax]

http://www.drugpolicy.org/law/police/tulia/index.cfm

This unjust and incredibly racist investigation arrested and incarcerated about 15% of the town's black population. A similar action would never have targeted a majority white section and the municipality in question would NEVER have allowed black law enforcement officials that much unchecked power. The defendants were convicted solely on the testimony of a corrupt (white) investigator, a travelling cop, without corroborating evidence. It's very doubtful that a black investigator's word alone would win a conviction.

The defendants have since been freed, thanks to intervention by the governor, and settlements have been paid.