A Chicago cop's partner sues department and him over botched chase that left her dead. The mother of fallen officer Krystal Rivera has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rivera's former partner, Officer Carlos Baker, and the Chicago Police Department, alleging she was in a secret relationship with Baker when he shot her.
According to the lawsuit, the romantic relationship between Rivera and Baker ended due to his infidelity, but it appears that Baker still had strong feelings for Rivera at the time of the fatal shooting on June 5. The lawsuit claims that Rivera had warned supervisors about her concerns regarding Baker's behavior on the job and expressed fears for her personal safety.
The Chicago Police Department has described the shooting as a tragic accident, while Baker's attorneys have remained silent. However, the lawsuit alleges that Baker intentionally left Rivera to die after shooting her, with his primary motivation being to avoid disclosing details of their secret relationship.
The lawsuit also accuses the police department of failing to adequately investigate an earlier domestic violence accusation against Baker and for appointing him to a high-risk tactical team despite having minimal experience. Rivera's mother, Yolanda, says that Baker should never have been a cop due to his disciplinary record and that he showed callous disregard for her daughter's life.
As part of the lawsuit, it is alleged that Baker has faced multiple disciplinary actions since joining the department in 2021, including three suspensions and two reprimands. The Chicago Police Department has also taken steps to strip Baker of his policing powers after he was found guilty of misconduct in a separate incident earlier this year.
The shooting has sparked outrage and calls for greater accountability within the police department. Rivera's mother is seeking damages for her daughter's wrongful death, as well as compensation for her own emotional suffering due to her child's tragic loss.
According to the lawsuit, the romantic relationship between Rivera and Baker ended due to his infidelity, but it appears that Baker still had strong feelings for Rivera at the time of the fatal shooting on June 5. The lawsuit claims that Rivera had warned supervisors about her concerns regarding Baker's behavior on the job and expressed fears for her personal safety.
The Chicago Police Department has described the shooting as a tragic accident, while Baker's attorneys have remained silent. However, the lawsuit alleges that Baker intentionally left Rivera to die after shooting her, with his primary motivation being to avoid disclosing details of their secret relationship.
The lawsuit also accuses the police department of failing to adequately investigate an earlier domestic violence accusation against Baker and for appointing him to a high-risk tactical team despite having minimal experience. Rivera's mother, Yolanda, says that Baker should never have been a cop due to his disciplinary record and that he showed callous disregard for her daughter's life.
As part of the lawsuit, it is alleged that Baker has faced multiple disciplinary actions since joining the department in 2021, including three suspensions and two reprimands. The Chicago Police Department has also taken steps to strip Baker of his policing powers after he was found guilty of misconduct in a separate incident earlier this year.
The shooting has sparked outrage and calls for greater accountability within the police department. Rivera's mother is seeking damages for her daughter's wrongful death, as well as compensation for her own emotional suffering due to her child's tragic loss.
can't believe this 
officer gets away with murdering his ex girl who tried to blow the whistle on him 
and now she's getting a wrongful death lawsuit 
what a joke 
how many more lives gotta be lost 'cause of these corrupt cops 
and Baker's got like 3 suspensions already 
and they're still letting him ride the streets 
his disciplinary record is like, super long 
why ain't nobody doin' anything about it 
just saying...
the fact that they think she just died because of some secret relationship is wild...and what about all those disciplinary actions he's gotten since joining the force? doesn't anyone in charge care? 
i'm trying to follow along with this whole lawsuit thing, but it's so much info 
and can we talk about how hard it must be for her mom to deal with all this emotional stuff? 
sending love to her 
... like, what's going on with this cop? He was in a secret relationship with his partner and still managed to shoot her after she'd already warned him about his behavior 
... I mean, come on, it's not like he didn't know better. And to make matters worse, the police department is trying to pass it off as just an accident 
... it's time for some real accountability here 
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I mean, we all know that relationships are complicated, but this is a cop killing someone on the job? That's just crazy! 
'. And now her mom is seeking justice and compensation which is totally fair tbh 
. I mean who wouldn't want millions from a cop who played with fire 
and got burned 
. The police department should've seen the red flags too 
. Guess that's what you get when you appoint someone with a history of misbehavior to a high-risk team 
. The department's failure to adequately investigate earlier domestic violence allegations against Baker is a clear case of negligence, and their decision to appoint him to a high-risk tactical team despite his inexperience is simply reckless 
. And to think he was in a tactical team despite his history of discipline issues? It's like, how do you even trust someone who's been given such power over people's lives? 
We need to start asking these tough questions and making real changes in our police departments. It's time for greater accountability and transparency 
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. I think Baker's actions are a clear indication of his lack of professionalism and judgment on the job. The fact that he was still in a secret relationship with Rivera at the time of the shooting, and his history of disciplinary actions, raises serious questions about his ability to handle high-pressure situations like this.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one... it's just heartbreaking that Krystal Rivera lost her life in such a senseless way. 
The fact that her partner, Officer Baker, might have had strong feelings for her at the time of the shooting is just devastating. 
It's like, you're supposed to protect people, not prioritize your own emotions. 
And now her mother is fighting for justice and compensation... it's just so sad. 
. yolanda's right he should never have been a cop with that disciplinary record and now she's seeking justice for her daughter's death. i'm all for holding cops accountable, especially when it seems like they're more worried about their own lives than the lives of the people they're supposed to protect 
. A lawsuit like this is exactly what we need to hold people accountable for their actions 
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