Victim's family members angered by acquittal

Kim,

My prayers go out to you and your family. This was a horrible injustice!! I pray that justice gets served with these remaining charges so that Lakeisha can rest peacefully in Heaven and your family can have some closure.

My heart goes out to the family of Lakeisha White. But I have to say that listening to ALL of the evidence presented Sgt.Killings was not at fault for her death. This little girl, like most kids do, was playing in street and got caught up not knowing that this was going to hurt her. Then the ultimate happens. Her grandmother is saying that she never plays in the street but based on an eyewitness she was that day. I hope one day that Lakeisha's family forgives this officer. He did nothing malicious or intentional to kill this little girl. I'm glad the verdict was not guilty. He was an outstanding officer until the tragedy happened. The family need to see that it was just an "accident". Sgt. Killings should have never been on trial. There was a case about a little girl that was snatched in front of her home on her way to school by two men who were pursued by an officer the night before. A high speed chase insued and the officer was told to back off let it go for the safety of the community. Well, guess what, those same men grabbed that girl and raped and killed her. If the cop was able to purse those men that outcome would've been different. The minute our officers don't go the mile to catch criminals then we complain, so it is no win-win for the police department. Sgt. Killings was responding to a call regarding a sting to catch "the bad guy". Do we hold him accountable for doing his job?

It is totally unacceptable, unless we send a clear message to law enforcement. that they dont run the world and that its there to protect it, this type of thing will continue to happen in our criminal justice systems across the USA. Our prayers go out too there families

the bottle and using his cell phone is strong evidence against the officer....the crying on the stand was fake...going 60 with no lights was not necessary

I felt that Ron Killings got off scotch free w/ no remorse what so ever to me it was Murder and should've been punished to the fulliest of the law, if it would've been a civilian they would've I just love these trials I follow them daily It only reminds me more of how the LAW betray themselve unprofessionly on a daily base, Thank CNN

I am very happy that Det. Ron Killings was found NOT GUILTY of this tragic accident. THe 11 y/o girl was at fault;she saw a speeding car and foolishly tried to out run it.This was clearly stated in testimony by an eye witness.
Det. Killings was on duty,responding to a police back up call for help.He was to 'run silent' as not to alarm the preps.
This road had no sidewalks,and where was adult supervision???
Why didn't this mother teach her daughter correctly??? 11y.o's can do understand right and wrong.
The police dept. and Det. Ron Killings were not at fault.

It was a horrible accident, I do not believe this man woke up and said I think I'll go run over and kill a little girl today.

Killings was guilty. I agree with the family of Lakeisha. The only relevant evidence was not introduced and without that it was not a fair trial what-so-ever. The Sgt. and the female detective obviously had something going-on. Killings was distracted – everyone that witnessed the accident saw the car – but it just so happens that the Sgt. didn't. It doesn't make sense and it angers me that the system took advantage of this family because they were poor, black, single women. I sincerely hope the family continues their fight for justice and I know the perfect lawyer for this case – Vincent Bugliosi.

Sad to say but if they really wanted her niece to be protected they should of been watching her more closely and taught her never to run into the street where there are cars whipping by

Stop don't blame the police officer, the parents should have taught the child not to run out into the street. Now they want $$$$$ that is all they are about anyway. What is a child doing out that last at night in the first place. An officer responding to a call can't watch out for your kids you watch out for them. Get a job you'll feel better.

The poor child, but what an illiterate family spokesperson for them. You have to be dying for ratings to put this person's interview on the site.

I wonder what she though of the OJ verdict.

Victim's family angered...

umm, if the officer was found not guilty, then there was no crime. We use the word 'victim' way too much, especially in the news. We describe a person brutally raped as a 'victim' in the same breath as a 16 year old caught with her 17 year old boyfriend is a 'victim' as well. a gunshot 'victim' and an investor bilked of money is a 'victim'. See where i am going with this? We so over use the word that it now holds no meaning.

This child was killed yes, but she was in the middle of the street. She placed herself in harms way. While a terrible event occurred that took the child's life, it was still an accident, not overt victimization on the part of the officer. So how about using the word a little less CNN, you might be able to restore a little bit of meaning to the next 'victim'.

I noticed that Detective Killings said that in responding to a request for help in a possible burglary, that he chose not to use his lights or siren, in an effort not to alarm the possible suspects of his arrival.
I don't believe for one second that an 11 year old girl (Lakeisha White, the victim) would have tried to run accross that street in front of Det. Killings car, if he had his lights and siren on.
This was a terrible tragedy.
I can't help but wonder if the call Det. Killings was responding to really was a burglary, and if so, were there arrests?

It is hard to make heads or tails out of this situation because the family is saying one thing, the police another, and the Court has ruled. I am going to go with the jury and believe them as they know the details as were presented, legally, in court.

I still wonder where the parents were, and why a kid was left to run into the street. I have an 11 year old and I don't let her anywhere near the street. sorry...

A car with headlights after dark could be expected on a roadway. Look both ways before crossing. A car is large enough to see. A little girl is not expected on a roadway at any time of the day or night. She could also be too small to notice.
The child ran out in front of the car. The car did not leave the roadway in order to hit the child. Accident...plain and simple.

I would hope that instead of revenge for Lakeisha White her family will honor her memory & forgive. This was totally an accident.

This was not an accident, while evidence of alcoholic beveages in Killings car was suppressed, and a Blood Alcohol test not taken for HOURS, this man hid evidence prior to heloing this little girl because he KNOWS he is guilty, Shame on all of you who blame a child for the irresponsible actions of a drunk man who refuses to man up and speak the truth

I think that everyone new the trial was tainted!they were blaming the family all the time,because what was she doing in the street.I guess kids never play in the street!Justice is blind in minority communities.How do we protect young black kids,all kids no matter what color,but our young black children now of all things have to worry about getting ran over,in the last seven days two baby left in bags days apart,lil' eleven shot in his sleep(drive-by)who gonna look out for our children

I agree with this verdict. I think the child tried to out run the car. It's tragic but I think the jury rendered the right verdict. It was an accident. Simple as that.

sorry for both families, But this was clearly an accident. Killings made a mistake and so did the little girl. It dont matter about bottles, phones or what ever else we throw in, he didnt try to hit her. But did she mean to run in the street, yes. What if the family was charge for her running into Killings vehicle. After all he had the right away, she put herself in his lane if she was in a car it would be her fault, why is it not now. i think the family feels quilty for not supervising the child. They need to try to let go and move on, do better with their other kids.