Sanford police chief fired in wake of Trayvon Martin case (FINALLY!)

[morningfog]

(CNN) -- Sanford, Florida, Police Chief Bill Lee, who drew criticism for his department's actions in the Trayvon Martin case, was fired Wednesday.

"After much thoughtful discussion and deep consideration for the issues facing the city of Sanford, I have determined the police chief needs to have the trust and respect of the elected officials and the confidence of the entire community," City Manager Norton Bonaparte said in a news release.

"We need to move forward with a police chief that all the citizens of Sanford can support. I have come to this decision in light of the escalating divisiveness that has taken hold of the city."

Lee will receive a three-month severance and a week's salary in addition to any earned time off.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/20/justice/florida-martin-case-police-chief/index.html

[Little Star]

1. Police Chief Bill Lee deserves to be fired. He did one hell of a lousy job with..

this case. I can't think of one friggin' thing he did right.

[Stargazer09]

2. Good

He deserved to be fired.

[ieoeja]

3. What about the prosecutor who told the police to not charge Z when they wanted to?

Seems like that person needs fired far more than the police who actually wanted to arrest Zimmerman.

[morningfog]

4. Hope they are next.

[former9thward]

6. Prosecutor is elected. Can't fire him/her.

[MoonRiver]

5. YAY!!!

K&R