"When courts did convict offenders, punishment generally was minimal and sentences were often suspended. Authorities typically allowed officers accused of abuse to remain on duty and occasionally even promoted them during their trials, which often took years."
Властите обично им дозволувале на полицајците обвинети за малтретирање да останат на должност и повремено дури и ги поддржувале за време на судењата, кои често траат со години.