Word: bonura
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Orleans detective, a black who had been given immunity from prosecution, corroborated some elements of the government's case. More than 20 other police officers, however, denounced the testimony of the accusers. "There are high-pressure salesmen and there are low-pressure salesmen," said Detective Dale Bonura, a 14-year police veteran. "We're not high-pressure salesmen. We like to kill them with kindness...
...jury did not believe Bonura, 34, or Sergeant John E. McKenzie, 40, or Detective Stephen Farrar, 30. They will now appeal their convictions, which could lead to eleven-year sentences. Said Government Prosecutor Michael Johnson: "This civil rights case sent a message to New Orleans that they have a problem, or that they had one in November of 1980." Others would just as soon forget the Algiers tragedy. Said Joe Giarrusso, president of the city council: "This case ought to be put to rest and not be a thorn in the community's side...