We're expecting a low- to medium-grade fuss at the Jackson County Courthouse today as a trial begins that pits a former Kansas City Police Department patrol officer against his former employers and the Kansas City, Missouri, Board of Police Commissioners.
For background, read our 2007 story, "The Cop Who Killed a Murder Case," and the follow-up, "Murder Case is Killed Again."
In 2008, Danny Holmes was fired from the KCPD in the aftermath of a bungled murder investigation, during which he claimed he was instructed by his superiors to fill out faulty reports. He was fired, but his partner, Shawn Hamre, was not.
Holmes, though very fair-skinned, is black, and Hamre is white. Holmes'
petition claims, "Holmes' race (African-American) was a contributing
factor in Police Board's decision to treat Holmes dissimilarly from
Hamre, and to suspend Holmes."
Though the purpose of the trial is to determine whether the Police
Board violated the Missouri Human Rights Act, the slew of reporters in
the courthouse today are likely more interested in the tangential dirt
that might come out of Holmes' allegations against the KCPD.
Additionally, a source tells us that a former prosecuting attorney
might toss around the name of her former boss, Mike Sanders, who was then the Jackson County Prosecutor and is now the County Executive.
We'll keep you posted.
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Yea he did get what was coming to him. 6.5 Million which he rightfully deserved. Well if you think danny is white then you are a fucking idiot and have not met him in person. Look at his immediate family is black. I think I should know I am his cousin.
Praise God! God is Good and Just! No matter what the world thinks about Danny Holmes God is blessing him and his family for the suffering they have endured. Danny told the truth. Obviously God knows the truth! The truth in this case did set him free!
Great, another slimeball winning a judgment in the Jackson County Courthouse. Maybe he will get his and his stepdaughters teeth fixed. (BOW)
Krisna says:
Yo got what's comin to you pig. This is straight up poetic justice for me. And its personal.
Yes he did to the tune of 6.3 million
Come on all you haters...what do you have to say now? Hutcheson, your hate mail campaign was all for nothing. For all of Hutcheson's buddies...how do you like him now? Fortunately for Danny, the decision was made by people and a judge who could see the truth that was right in front of them. Krisna, what do you have to say for yourself now? And for all you racists who spread the lies that Danny changed his race on his employment forms...Danny was very proud of his race and his African-American heritage. He would never have listed himself as white. And the KDPD HR Dept would not have allowed him to change his race. Try dealing with the truth...it will set you free.
Congratulations Danny and to all who had the courage to right this wrong - Judge, jury, the attorneys who believed in him and were willing to take a stand. It reaffirms my faith in the judicial system.
JUSTICE SERVED IN THE NAME OF JESUS! People can say wat they like. Dannys father is half black...his immediate family is black....and he won his case today! I don't care if he was purple! The facts remain and KCPD lost more than a case!
So, Holmes changed his race on his personnel data sheet? Interesting, why would anyone in Human Resources allow that to happen. If the man is multiracial his records should reflect that, not White/Half Black/Black. Are either of Holmes parents black? If not,then neither is he. Case closed.
As far as the name calling going on it really doesn't help Coombs family, and it certainly isn't going to bring anyone to trial for Coombs death.
Awww such sweet language. So much class.. You're just mad because you and many others lied and got called on the carpet for it. you should have checked out not only his race, but the fact that he is not from some backwoods small town. He will not be intimidated by the likes of racist people who think they can push people around. He is multi racial. Let me break that down for your ignorant self. Multi racial = someone of many races.. ie.. black, white, indian etc.Are you having a hard time dealing with the fact that the people involved were dishonest and obviously racist? They did not treat someone who was Multi racial the same as they did the non multi racial officers? You have thought nothing of your brother.In the eyes of God he and you are the same! Truth be known! We will pray for you..You need it! We shall over come! Praise God!
"Holmes, though ver fair-skinned, is black." Really? Then why did he list his race as "White" on his KCPD Personnel Data sheet for 5 years, "HB" (Half-Black) for 1 year, and then (conveniently) as "Black" the year he got fired? Is he a chameleon?
Danny Holmes got what he deserved. It's funny that he listed his race on his personnel data sheet as "White" for 5 years, "HB" (half-black) for 1 year and then "Black" the year he got fired. I didn't know race was interchangable. Fuck you Danny Holmes, I hope you lose your court case!
No one really wins in this, a person lost their life and no one has been brought to trial. Hopefully the victims family has healed enough to move on.
Why are you hating so much Krisha...you related to Hutcheson? KCPD has a lot to explain in this case and it's all going to come out in the wash. I'm sure Hutcheson and his buddies will lose no time in posting anti-Holmes remarks on this website, just like they did when he was fired. But it's now up to the Judge, and not the KCPD inner circle, to call the shots. And as for poetic justice, we will see what we will see on who has the last laugh! There's plenty of blame to go around...step right up and get you some!
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