Hinsdale Cleared by jury, accused officer looks to rebuild

W. Rodney Maloney easily won in criminal court last week, ending a nightmare that has haunted him since last year.

[fact teller]

Why not sue the accuser? And why noy sue the town of Hinsdale for getting fired from animal cobntrol? Obviously he had to be relieved from duty as a PO, but animal control?

[Struthio Camelus]

First, congratulations Rodney!

fact teller wrote:

Why not sue the accuser?

Maybe because a year and a half of having your name and life dragged through the mud is enough anguish for anybody. Perhaps because there could be criminal charges filed against the accuser for making a false report to the police. Maybe because the accuser doesn't have assets worth suing over.

fact teller wrote:

Why not sue the town of Hinsdale for getting fired from animal control? Obviously he had to be relieved from duty as a PO, but animal control?

Because he wasn't fired,'only' suspended; and because that situation hasn't been addressed yet.

[Taxed]

CONGRATS,Roddney..I do feel a lot of people were behind you, with support. I hope that woman can sleep nights knowing what she's done. I hope the selectman, aka, the 3 stooges, will reinstate you, you did a wonderful job here, and it would great to have you back as a respectful, caring,and thoughtful police office. God know's Hinsdale needs it!! Again Roddney, Congrats!!

[malla]

Never ever, name your kids Rodney.

[what the]

DID HE SAY, IT ''SHEDS A BAD LIGHT ON PEOPLE WHO DO'' SEXUALLY ASSAULT WOMAn?????

[Dollar Bill]

Congratulations Rodney!......Although I don't know you, I do know it must have been an awful ordeal for you and your family to go through.

It must have went down like this:......lady and her aunt are mad at you and go running to the Chief.......what they are telling the Chief seems kinda silly to them so the aunt blurts out...."oh, yeah, not only are we mad at him but 5 years ago he touched me".......Chief, at that point, has to respond somehow, and next thing you know, you are in front of jury of 6.........all based on 1 lie.........pathetic.........1 0 minutes for the jury to come back with a not guilty verdict speaks volumes.....honestly, I wouldn't want to be on a police force where the my Chief didn't back me up..........get a lawyer, sue for back pay and then sue the piss out of the aunt and then take the family on a nice long vacation.........again, congrats!

[SAL]

he should be given back every penny he should have from day one for the NOTHING he did-- AND be given more $$$$$ for all the wrong things THAT were done.

[yab]

"maybe because the accuser doesn't have assets worth suing over."

this hits the nail on the head, she needed money thats why this all happened in the first place.

Congratulations Rodney

ps maybe he can get a job in dalton they always have room for more cops

[dpoajnf]

thats the DA's office for you, destroy lives in attempts of strenghting their cases. and then if it doesn't work out for them, they don't really give a damn. that office is out of control

[Jim-Dalton]

Rodney Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
It never should have gone to court and wasted people's time, the courts time and the jury's time.....its nothing short of typical small town politics.....congrats Rodney I look forward to you protecting me, my family and everyone else in Hinsdale!!!!!!!
Good job...you held your ground and your courage!!!

[The Hamburgler]

He must have bribed the jurors with McDonald's cheeseburgers. You never know what someone would do for a Happy Meal

[Hins male]

Jim-Dalton wrote:

Rodney Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
It never should have gone to court and wasted people's time, the courts time and the jury's time.....its nothing short of typical small town politics.....congrats Rodney I look forward to you protecting me, my family and everyone else in Hinsdale!!!!!!!
Good job...you held your ground and your courage!!!

Speak for yourself.

[mistreated by the system]

I believe the Police Department and the Board of Selectmen owe an apology - as well as 18 months of backpay

[also mistreated]

I think the Police Department and the Board of Selectmen owe a public apology as well as 18 months pay

[puh-leaze]

maybe now he can put his police skills to use and help that other falsely-accused person, OJ, find the real killer.

[puh-leaze]

what the wrote:

DID HE SAY, IT ''SHEDS A BAD LIGHT ON PEOPLE WHO DO'' SEXUALLY ASSAULT WOMAn?????

LOL

reinstate him! Hinsdale deserves him.

[Justice]

The Hamburgler wrote:

He must have bribed the jurors with McDonald's cheeseburgers. You never know what someone would do for a Happy Meal

Yeah I'm sure that is what happened. This was a serious accusation. Grow up

[razorfish]

dpoajnf wrote:

thats the DA's office for you, destroy lives in attempts of strenghting their cases. and then if it doesn't work out for them, they don't really give a damn. that office is out of control

Seems like the people who don't like the DA's office have a dog in the fight. When does your animal get released from jail?

[Adams Res]

Rodney;
Congratulations, It's very sad that your fellow officers that you risk your life for on a call ect.. never once have had your back.. Your a great guy and a awesome friend.. I hope you take action against the town and the skanks that did this to you.
Good luck Rodney I know its been a very long STRESS FULL year.. All good things come to those who wait..

[Sally]

Anyone making an allegation like this, which turns out to be bogus, ought to pay the costs to prosecute and defend and if they cannot pay then they work it off in jail - this was ridiculous - The DA takes cases like this on hoping to finally notch a victory - Capeless is pathetic