Coziness of cops to DAs and prosecutors, most likely:
> King County Prosecutor's Office decided against filing criminal charges against Dave. Manion stated that the criminal review did not turn up enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Dave had acted with recklessness or criminal negligence, as required under Washington State law. The decision drew widespread criticism from communities in India and the US.
That is the criminal side. To the earlier point on liability or protection therefrom:
> The Kandula family declared their intent to pursue civil actions against Dave and the Seattle Police Department.
> King County Prosecutor's Office decided against filing criminal charges against Dave. Manion stated that the criminal review did not turn up enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Dave had acted with recklessness or criminal negligence, as required under Washington State law. The decision drew widespread criticism from communities in India and the US.
That is the criminal side. To the earlier point on liability or protection therefrom:
> The Kandula family declared their intent to pursue civil actions against Dave and the Seattle Police Department.