The Evidence Was Clear, But the Judge Said No: Inside This Cop Shooting

Ten years after LAPD Officer Clifford Proctor fatally shot Brendan Glenn in Venice, California the legal system is still grappling with a fundamental question: Was this second-degree murder or a tragic result of a high-stress struggle? In this episode, Jerome and Victor Hill break down the recent, shocking dismissal of the murder indictment against Proctor and why the judge ruled that the prosecution failed to meet the legal standards for such a heavy charge. We dive deep into the investigative methodology of officer-involved shootings, comparing the initial decision not to charge with the sudden 2025 arrest at LAX. Jerome and Victor discuss the critical differences between express and implied malice, the "willful intent" required for a murder conviction, and the dangerous trend of "political prosecutions" where DAs may be looking for a sacrificial lamb rather than following the facts. We also tackle the "elephant in the room"—the role of resisting arrest—and how experienced professionals can look at the same video evidence and reach diametrically opposed conclusions. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - The Clifford Proctor Case Overview 01:42 - Conflicting Views: Chief Beck vs. DA Jackie Lacey 03:57 - Welcome to Hill of Justice: Jerome and Victor Hill 05:07 - Analyzing the Evidence: Execution or Self-Defense? 06:04 - The Politics of Police Accountability 07:32 - The Elephant in the Room: Resisting Arrest 09:11 - Why Now? Reopening Cold Cases 10 Years Later 11:48 - Investigative Reality vs. Political Targeted Prosecution 14:48 - Legal Theory: Murder vs. Manslaughter Charges 18:41 - The Media's Role and Missing Video Footage 24:22 - The "Deference" Principle in Law Enforcement 26:37 - Express Malice vs. Implied Malice 30:37 - Why the Judge Dismissed the Case 37:33 - Final Thoughts: Seeking Fair Justice 40:32 - Outro & Schedule Update Become a Sponsor of Hill of Justice, Please Contact: [email protected] Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of Hill of Justice. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. DISCLAIMER - This video is presented for educational and informational purposes. It features real police and news footage and public records to promote transparency and allow viewers to examine public safety material. Note: This video discusses a hypothetical future crime scenario set in 2026 for educational and analytical purposes. 📌 Subscribe for more hard-hitting discussions about law, justice, and the human side of policing. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio & all major platforms. 📲 STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: TikTok:   / hillofjustice1   Facebook:   / hill-of-justice   Instagram:   / hillofjustice   LinkedIn:   / hillofjustice   👤Want to be a guest on the show? Fill out the guest form on www.hillofjustice.com and contact us with your availability. FOLLOW JEROME ON SOCIAL: TikTok:   / jeromekhill   Facebook:   / jerome.hill   🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on the notification bell to stay in the loop. © 2026 Hill of Justice