Comments on: Strange Twist in Protracted Ordeal of Arrested Queens Pedestrian

By: Kaja

Kaja — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:49:44 +0000

> And for lecturing the driver.

This isn’t illegal, and therefore isn’t a pertinent fact, and therefore is fairly omitted.

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:52:56 +0000

“Beekman continues to live under a cloud of severe legal and personal repercussions, all for doing nothing more than attempting to navigate a city street unharmed.”

And for lecturing the driver. We can’t change facts just because it suits us.

By: Ian Turner

Ian Turner — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:00:11 +0000

Eric,

I’m inclined to agree, but it’s worthwhile to note that (a) the DA always has the option to drop the case, pleading lack of resources, and (b) the case against Ray Bengan’s antagonist, Gus Gonzales, is also stuck on hold.

Cheers,

–Ian

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:10:35 +0000

I think they are stalling like with Ray Bengen, the DA’s office knows that this is something that never should have happened. They are trying to postpone any trial in the hopes that the complainant will drop the charges or not follow the procedures so it will drop due to administrative reasons. I can’t even begin to think how much ill will the DA’s office will get from a judge who gets this case and feels their time is being wasted.

By: a cyclist

a cyclist — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:51:26 +0000

just got back from montreal and they have us beat w/ a great bike sharing program and protected feasible bike lanes everywhere