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This video is part 3 of a deep dive into the Sean Williams case and possible police cover-up in Johnson City, Tennessee. If you haven't watched parts one and two, I highly recommend you check them out:

Part One:    • The Sean Williams 'Robert Voe' Trials: Int...  
Part Two:    • A Woman Fell from Sean Williams' Window, B...  
Part Four:    • Police Corruption and New Evidence in Sean...  
Part Five:    • Unexpected Turns in the Sean Williams Case...  


In part 3, we’ll explore the victims' civil lawsuit, why they chose the civil route, and the damning results of an independent audit that exposes deep flaws in the police department's handling of sexual assault cases. We'll also look at press statements from City Manager Cathy Ball and suggestions for police reform and accountability.

0:00 Sean Williams Story Recap
0:24 Victims File Civil Lawsuit Against Johnson City and JCPD
1:33 Why Would Victims Sue in Civil Court?
5:17 What Does The Jane Doe Lawsuit Claim JCPD and Sean Williams Did?
7:47 Jane Doe 2 Says JCPD Failed to Respond and Disclose Information About Her Assault
9:33 City Manager Cathy Ball Gives Press Statement in Response to Lawsuits
19:30 Case Timelines (At the time)
21:04 Independent Review of JCPD: The Daigle Report
25:02 Media Briefing with Cathy Ball About Independent Investigation
33:27 Actions and Accountability from Johnson City
55:13 Issues with Evidence Collection for SA Victims

Background on the Early Stages of the Sean Williams Case
Sean Williams, a well-known local figure, faced serious accusations of being a serial rapist and drug dealer. Reports started surfacing in 2018, with multiple women coming forward to claim that Williams had drugged and sexually assaulted them. Despite these grave allegations, the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) seemed to drag its feet, leading to suspicions of a cover-up.

Enter former federal prosecutor Vanessa Baehr-Jones. She took up the cause after learning about Williams’s actions from the attorneys representing Kateri Dahl, a former prosecutor for the JCPD. Dahl herself had sued the department for retaliation, alleging that her attempts to investigate Williams were met with resistance and ultimately led to her being fired under dubious circumstances.

By June 2021, nine women, referred to as Jane Does in court documents, had filed a federal civil lawsuit against Johnson City, the JCPD, former police chief Karl Turner, and several officers. The lawsuit painted a damning picture: it accused the police of taking bribes from Williams, failing to investigate his crimes, and showing deliberate indifference to the victims’ constitutional rights.

The victims opted for a civil lawsuit, citing the lower burden of proof and the potential to unearth the truth and achieve justice beyond monetary compensation. Baehr-Jones argued that the civil justice system could expose the systemic discrimination and animus towards women within the JCPD, using constitutional clauses on Equal Protection and Due Process as a legal foundation.

In response to the growing public outcry, Johnson City officials commissioned an independent audit by the Daigle Law Group. This audit reviewed over 325 sexual assault cases and found the JCPD’s handling of these cases to be grossly inadequate. The audit detailed failures such as inconsistent and incomplete investigations, a reluctance to contact suspects promptly, and insufficient training and supervision of officers.

The findings were a significant blow to the JCPD and added momentum to the victims' lawsuit. Johnson City’s leadership has since pledged to overhaul the police department’s policies, improve training, and ensure better treatment for sexual assault victims.




Links:
Cathy Ball Media Brief about DLG report: https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/sean-...
DLG 45 Page Report on JCPD Investigations & Cathy Ball Cover Letter https://tennesseelookout.com/wp-conte...
Protestors: Protestors voice concerns about lawsuit involving Johnson City police chief (wcyb.com) https://wcyb.com/news/local/gallery/p...

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