How to Report Those Bribes You Keep Talking About

We keep seeing references to bribes in the June 8th boat crash. We even see that this blog has again been accused by someone in their lack of legal wisdom. Let us reiterate that we, beyond the name of the cabin cruiser's operator, have no idea who may have been on the boat or how they would be guilty of any crimes. Remember, it was the operator's decision to remain or return to shore. As for the boat's operator, let him have his day in Lauderale County Circuit Court and not Facebook court.

Now, as to the alleged bribes paid Lt. Chad Pate of the Alabama Marine Patrol, instead of repeating these claims on FB, a wise person would call the AMP's Montgomery office and discuss the matter. Be sure to ask how sailing one mile to the marina is not leaving the scene of the accident; we would like to know that ourselves. We strongly suspect it's common policy in nighttime crashes where damage can't be immediately ascertained. 

Alabama Marine Patrol

Chief Steve Thompson (Lt. Chad Pate's immediate supervisor)

334-517-2950

marinepatrol@alea.gov

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Why is the investigation of the crash not being called a criminal probe? Don't you logically think it has to be proved first that a crime took place? That will come to light when the toxicology reports on both vessels' operators are complete. 

While it can be fun to play armchair detective, the amount of inane speculation on Facebook isn't helping the families of the two crash victims...

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