To: Jackie Lacey, Los Angeles District attorney
Justice for Milt Olin
It is unacceptable to allow law enforcement carte blanche to maim and kill innocent people and face zero repercussions. Law enforcement needs to be held to a higher standard not lower, and this case sets a dangerous and deadly precedent, had Milt Olin been killed by the accidental discharge of a firearm this case would be handled much differently. This deputy should be prosecuted just like any other vehicle driver would be, and at the very least should be stripped of his position, as he is clearly not competent.
Why is this important?
As a cyclist in Los Angeles this issue hits close to home. If a wealthy politically connected white man like Milt Olin can be run down with impunity by incompetent law enforcement, what hope is there for anyone else in this city? This deputy has shown in a very real and tragic way that people are incapable of driving while distracted, and doing so essentially weaponizes your vehicle.