Defund LMPD Spying is a collective of Louisville Community Members & Orgs sharing information about the tech based tools and practices used by the LMPD.
Here's a transcript of a text message conversation between the ex-LMPD officer and one of the women that prosecutors included in a sentencing memorandum
NEW: A former Louisville police officer used law enforcement software as part of a scheme that involved hacking the Snapchat accounts of young women and using sexually explicit photos and videos they had taken to extort them.
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This lead to a chase and shootout. With disregard to the safety of the family friendly event, and with narrative that their presence is to promote a safe environment, LMPD officers put hundreds Black Louisvillians and West End Residents in danger.
Official Statement on 6/10/22 Shooting of Herbert Lee by LMPD:
Sunday June 10th at the historic Dirt Bowl, a long standing family & community organized event, LMPD decided it was the prime location to serve a warrant.
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