Former Thai police officer ‘Joe Ferrari’, his former subordinates get life in prison

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Dismissed former superintendent of Nakhon Sawan police, Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Uttanaphon and five former subordinates were sentenced to life in prison today (Wednesday), in connection with the death by torture of a drug suspect in their custody at the Muang district police station in August last year.

 

A seventh police officer was given five years and four months, because he was not involved in the fatal torture of the victim.

 

All seven former officers were found guilty of multiple offences by the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases this morning, including murder by torture, malfeasance in office and coercion.

 

Thitisanm who confessed to all charges except murder by torture, and the five former subordinates were initially sentenced to death, but this was commuted to life imprisonment, with the court citing their attempts to try to resuscitate the victim, having him taken to hospital, their useful testimonies and their contribution towards the funeral costs and compensation for the victim’s family in mitigation.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/former-thai-police-officer-joe-ferrari-his-former-subordinates-get-life/

 

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[JeffersLos]

And out the back door on bail after appealing the verdict? 

[JoseThailand]

Of course they will be released after some time. TiT.

[RJRS1301]

I wonder how long before bail granted, and the appeal delayed indefinitely due to judicial backlogs impacting unfairly on the convicted?  (sarcasm alert)

 

[LarrySR]

Anything is possible. The Warden will have some 'high earners' under his control. 

 

Years ago, there was a story in the Bangkok Post about a Warden releasing the convicts during the day to go to "work" ..., even ordering the guards to loan the prisoners their motorbikes for the commute.

 

[Butterflyman]

I hope the forum server is not located in Thailand! 

[sammieuk1]

The old paying for your victims funeral routine saved their neck then ????

[mikeymike100]

In Thailand what exactly does "Life"in prison mean?

In the UK its usually 25 years, but could be paroled for good behavior?

In the USA its more like 99 years, so it actually means life?

[zzaa09]

1 hour ago, RJRS1301 said:

I wonder how long before bail granted, and the appeal delayed indefinitely due to judicial backlogs impacting unfairly on the convicted?  (sarcasm alert)

 

Surely understood that an agreed upon early parole is in the works, yet never suggested by the naive crack journalist as to how things really work here within particular circles. Nor explained as to where they might be spending their prison [especially the top dog] time and what special living conditions will be offered. 

[ikke1959]

he will get life but probably nothing to dow ith other prisoners to keep him safe and a good life as he has money enough. The costs he had to pay are also too low as he is very wealthy and the total is not even 1 car worth 

[dinsdale]

There's a story elsewhere that goes into the cars he had. Seems he got these as 'rewards' from the customs dept along with a share of the sales of another 363 cars which were auctioned off for around bt1,000,000,000. The country is corrupt top to bottom and the only reason Ferrari is banged up (for now) is someone made a 'mistake' and killed someone otherwise it would be business as usual.

[tomacht8]

He has money.

Appeal and out of bail.

In prison are only poor people.

[MarcelV]

10 minutes ago, tomacht8 said:

He has money.

Appeal and out of bail.

In prison are only poor people.

The ghost of Bernie Madoff says hi.

[The Hammer2021]

This is the kind of murderous conspiracy the British Police get away with. Good to see justice  done here  in Thailand.

[steven100]

16 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

This is the kind of murderous conspiracy the British Police get away with. Good to see justice  done here  in Thailand.

oh you do talk some nonsense sometimes .....   ' justice in Thailand '   you must be joking right   !!

[Liverpool Lou]

3 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

And out the back door on bail after appealing the verdict? 

Where did it say that?

[RichardColeman]

2 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

In the UK its usually 25 years, but could be paroled for good behavior?

In the USA its more like 99 years, so it actually means life?

As a UK citizen, I think the US has it right !

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

In Thailand what exactly does "Life"in prison mean?

In the UK its usually 25 years, but could be paroled for good behavior?

In the USA its more like 99 years, so it actually means life?

The only sentence in the US that acyually means prison until death is "life without parole".   Prisoners serving "life sentences" can apply for parole after a few years, 7 years in California.

[JeffersLos]

20 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Where did it say that?

Where did I say it said that? 

[JimmyJ]

Wasn't generous enough passing proceeds along to the top management?

[law ling]

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

the only reason Ferrari is banged up (for now) is someone made a 'mistake' and killed someone otherwise it would be business as usual.

Indeed, but in this case the problem really was that someone recorded and released a video of the killing.

 

Otherwise, as I see it, the death itself was possibly no big problem because they could (and did) get the hospital (originally) to cover it all up.

[spidermike007]

Rather astonishing news. This kind of thing just deos not happen here. Wonder if they will follow through with the sentence. Or if he will be "mysteriously paroled or pardoned". Or let out after a few years. Police just don't get jail sentences here. Does something smell fishy, or was this just too high profile, to let go? 

[In Full Agreement]

4 hours ago, Butterflyman said:

I hope the forum server is not located in Thailand! 

 

Please don't let it worry you too much.

 

[Adumbration]

4 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

In Thailand what exactly does "Life"in prison mean?

In the UK its usually 25 years, but could be paroled for good behavior?

In the USA its more like 99 years, so it actually means life?

If they are not released on bail (they will then flee Thailand) their names will be on the very next pardon list.  If they do go to prison they will spend less then three years inside.  Flag this post for future reference.

[metisdead]

An off topic post about the British Police has been removed as well as the related replies. 

[Nicknoodle]

10 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

In Thailand what exactly does "Life"in prison mean?

In the UK its usually 25 years, but could be paroled for good behavior?

In the USA its more like 99 years, so it actually means life?

In NZ life means 14 years, just a bloody joke. 

[Nicknoodle]

Will they get any actual time? Released for the retrial in a few years! 

[bendejo]

A short boat ride from Ranong to neighboring country where money talks, passport issued, then off to spend is life like a former PM.

Or perhaps via a certain country to the east.

 

 

[champers]

The story is one of the headliners on the BBC World News website, so presumably this is international news. One would imagine if there is any jiggerypokery with bail, appeals and escaping over the border that too will make news globally. 

This fella's crime is getting caught on film. All the rest appears to be standard operating procedure.

[Rimmer]

An off topic post has been removed, topic is NOT about UK police