What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge
What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge By Our Correspondent He was acquitted of murder, but the victory did not bring back his police job. A National Industrial Court ruling has upheld the dismissal of Corporal Ishmael Iwatt, saying his "accidental discharge" defence raised serious concerns about his ability to safely handle a service rifle Can a police officer be reinstated after being acquitted of murder? Not necessarily. The National Industrial Court has ruled that a criminal acquittal does not automatically restore employment where an officer was dismissed after disciplinary proceedings over his…