Phoenix DA Decides Not To File Charges Against Woman Accused Of Groping TSA Agent
from the is-that-good-or-bad? dept
Well, well. There was a lot of talk earlier this week about the woman, Yukari Miyamae, who was arrested for allegedly groping a TSA agent at a security checkpoint. The police reports claimed she had grabbed the agent's breast. In some press reports, Miyamae had claimed she did not actually grope anyone. And now... the district attorney's office in Phoenix has decided not to press charges, claiming that what she did "did not rise to the level of a felony offense under state law." She may still be charged with a misdemeanor, however, though that would be a city issue. At this point, it's not entirely clear what happened. Either the original claims by the police were simply not accurate and she didn't do what they claimed (as she asserts). Or the DA may have realized that going forward with such a prosecution would be problematic for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the equivalence issue that plenty of people have raised, about whether or not the TSA gropings themselves are a form of sexual molestation.Thank you for reading this Techdirt post. With so many things competing for everyone’s attention these days, we really appreciate you giving us your time. We work hard every day to put quality content out there for our community.
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Get Some
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It's a waffle because of publicity.
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Re: It's a waffle because of publicity.
What? first.. extra-legally? umm.. what??
second.. she could be punished...up to murdered. So the DA could have her murdered? umm... what??
Yes, I know you meant something like "she could be *charged* with anything up to and including murder."
Again... what??
Are you really that daft to think that this would go unnoticed and unreported by anyone if something like that were to be considered? Do you really think the DA is that stupid to pursue something like that? That DA obviously has SOME smarts because the DA office decided to ditch this case.
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Extra-legal: Not permitted and governed by law.
second.. she could be punished...up to murdered. So the DA could have her murdered? umm... what??
That depends on your view of culpability.
For instance, if a public official ensures that an accused child molester is placed in a cell with a known violent criminal, that is certainly an extra-legal way to assure that they're beaten. But is the public official culpable for their beating?
Another frequent extra-legal punishment (or reward) is to ensure that a prisoner is sent to a facility that is known to be bad (or good). These types of punishments and rewards are also extra-legal.
Yes, I know you meant something like "she could be *charged* with anything up to and including murder."
I believe that out_of_the_blue meant that the officials involved could ensure that she was punished by extra-legal methods up to and including murder. Rape is more likely, however.
Again... what??
That's what I'd really like to ask you.
Are you really that daft to think that this would go unnoticed and unreported by anyone if something like that were to be considered?
If it's 'considered' by the officials involved, who is going to notice and bring it to the attention of the public? Certainly not any of the officials that use such tactics.
Do you really think the DA is that stupid to pursue something like that?
Do you really think that our public officials are the brightest crayons in the American box? Really?
That DA obviously has SOME smarts because the DA office decided to ditch this case.
Maybe. Or they could just be waiting for the ADD mind of the public to move on to the next spectacle before charging her with something else for the common-yet-extralegal crime of embarrassing them. After all, the DA chose to bring the charges in the first place.
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I realize that other states are different, but you need to realize the same. You can not make a blanket "Misdemeanor's net you no jail time" statement.
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Poor Dark Helmet
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I imagine he graduated from the University of Phoenix :)
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New TSA Scanner
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2011/07/new-tsa-software-ends-naked-scanner-images. html
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Re: New TSA Scanner
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Re: New TSA Scanner
I think we could probably have better security by asking everyone nicely "Are you planning on Hi-Jacking this flight?" and if they answer "No, I'm going to blow it up" then arrest them. This method has been time tested and proven by comedians everywhere.
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"prosecution would be problematic for a variety of reasons"
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proof ?
They must have security cameras there. So does that mean that there is actually no proof of this happening at all ?
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Wouldn't be fantastic to see what the woman really did?
What is the first thing anybody do to try and stop someone from getting near it?
I believe the most common reaction is to put both hand in front of you and push forward.
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Legalized sexual molestation
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Then, at Las Vegas, we could pick between metal detector or nude scanner. Guess where 90% of the people were going?
I'm very happy to report that I went through both metal detectors, avoided being groped and actually did not see some asshat trying to blow up, take down, hijack the plane or threaten anyone on board.
The worst I had to put up with was getting stuck next to two different Milfs.
For once, it was a pleasant flying experience.
This comment obviously doesn't have much to do with the article, other than the TSA seems to have lost ground in pushing people into over-the-line screening techniques.
And Thank God.
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Groping vs. Safety
Has anyone considered that some of the loudest voices in this foray may be the people that are trying to get the TSA and Fed Gov to back off so they can walk through security more easily???
The TSA people know that they are on a short leash, and being watched by ALL of us. And they know that they are only one step away from having their video shown on YouTube, thus for the most part, being quite cautious. But of course, there are always a few rotten apples (at the clubs and airports)..... My attitude, I can get over you checking my junk as long as you can get me there safely...
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Re: Groping vs. Safety
I want to walk through EFFECTIVE security and not be sexually assaulted in the process.
I don't hate the TSA. I hate that what they do in unnecessarily personally invasive and demonstrably worthless.
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Just wait!
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TSA abuse
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pat down on stumbel
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