[News] The USA Police State will never satisfy its lust for beating, gassing, and imprisoning minorities
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...but only after a serious ass-kicking and attitude adjustment.
Every time I see someone with that Punisher symbol, it makes me wonder if the person has ever READ a Punisher comic. I remember Frank Castle being of the opinion that the police were corrupt and ineffectual. It's like proudly flying a flag that says, "Look at how much I suck at my job!" No, police people, you shouldn't be using Bernie Goetz in a black onesie as your rallying symbol.
Every time I see a Punisher skull with a blue stripe, I assume the person displaying it is saying, "I don't think police are violent enough*."
--Patrick
*in frequency or degree.
It might seem weird to you, but keep in mind there are also lots of people that fly US and confederate flags side by side while calling themselves patriots.
I've said it before, if you fly the confederate flag in WV, you deserve to be beaten with a sack of Golden Horseshoes.
(Don't ??? me. The Golden Horseshoe is the WV history honor society.
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It's shaped like a middle finger for a REASON.
That is pretty much what they're saying.
figmentPez
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Galveston, TX this is not a good look for you.
Chief apologizes after white cops on horseback led black suspect down Galveston street
"A video also posted online appears to show one of the officers removing a hood from Neely's head before the photo was shot. Police have yet to say why police may have covered his head. "
Chief apologizes after white cops on horseback led black suspect down Galveston street
"A video also posted online appears to show one of the officers removing a hood from Neely's head before the photo was shot. Police have yet to say why police may have covered his head. "
At least second time thery kept someone imprisoned while there was proof of citizenship. ACLU and the like are going to have a field day. I mean, State's Rights and all that ,but you're still illegally detaining a US citizen against the orders of a federal judge. Imagine this being California detaining a neo-nazi on something and federal telling them to let go....
figmentPez
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Police in Oregon manipulated a photo to make a suspect look more like the perpetrator.
Cops used photoshop to remove a man's tattoos from his picture in a photo lineup so that he looked more like the suspect. They claim, as does the district attorney, that there's nothing wrong with this, and that they do it all the time.
Hawkinson said in cross-examination that altering photographs was “standard practice among investigators,” and that he learned about it through “on the job training” and from his supervisors.
Cops used photoshop to remove a man's tattoos from his picture in a photo lineup so that he looked more like the suspect. They claim, as does the district attorney, that there's nothing wrong with this, and that they do it all the time.
Hawkinson said in cross-examination that altering photographs was “standard practice among investigators,” and that he learned about it through “on the job training” and from his supervisors.
To be fair, I don't think he's lying here.
Woman gives birth alone in a jail cell.
Denver Sherrif's Dept claim they did nothing wrong & that "Ms Sanchez was in the medical unit and under the care of Denver health medical professionals at the time she gave birth". Unless they were in the room assisting - and the security camera footage apparently shows her alone in her cell during the birth - I don't think you can describe her as under the care of medical professionals during the birth.
Denver Sherrif's Dept claim they did nothing wrong & that "Ms Sanchez was in the medical unit and under the care of Denver health medical professionals at the time she gave birth". Unless they were in the room assisting - and the security camera footage apparently shows her alone in her cell during the birth - I don't think you can describe her as under the care of medical professionals during the birth.
Dave
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I actually think manslaughter would have been a much better charge than murder in this specific case. I thought murder was going to be really hard to prove. I expect the appeal to be successful. The defense contends she didn't know that she was on the wrong floor because she was texting and preoccupied. And that's the DEFENSE saying that. Sounds like there's no premeditation there.
But, of course, I was not present in the courtroom so I may not know all facts about the case.
But, of course, I was not present in the courtroom so I may not know all facts about the case.
I imagine a large part of the guilty call was that she was grossly negligent in discharging her weapon and not noticing she was in his apartment.
I also imagine this being a 2nd degree felony.
I also imagine this being a 2nd degree felony.
I read that the prosecutor got her to admit that she entered the apartment knowing she was going to kill whoever she found inside.
I got the impression the guilty verdict on the murder charge was because the jury didn't buy the whole texting/didn't know/etc angle, figuring that was merely an after-the-fact story fabricated to fit the situation.
--Patrick
You don't need premeditation for murder.
Also, I imagine all the prosecution had to say was "she walked into someone else's home and shot them"
For first degree felony murder you do. Or be commiting a crime during the killing. This will likely slide to 2nd degree felony murder which is 2-20 years.
Basically, the prosecution made her admit that she didn't follow proper trained procedure and that she didn't have to confront him.
Based on the testimony, she noticed the door was open while attempting to put in her key, and at that moment, came to the conclusion there might be an intruder. In police situations where there is a possible intruder, officers are supposed to stay out of sight, contact backup, survey the situation until support arrives, and then move in. The fact she continued to open the door, walked in, yelled at and then shot the guy, shows premeditation.
If she didn't even notice the door lock, walked in, saw the dude, panicked, and then shot him, it would likely have been manslaughter. It's the fact she came to the conclusion someone was inside "her apartment", walked in anyways to confront him rather then call for support, and then shot him, that adds the needed premeditation / intent to boost it to murder. The prosecution asked her point blank, "Would the victim still be alive had you followed police procedure?" from which she answered, "Yes, sir".
Based on the testimony, she noticed the door was open while attempting to put in her key, and at that moment, came to the conclusion there might be an intruder. In police situations where there is a possible intruder, officers are supposed to stay out of sight, contact backup, survey the situation until support arrives, and then move in. The fact she continued to open the door, walked in, yelled at and then shot the guy, shows premeditation.
If she didn't even notice the door lock, walked in, saw the dude, panicked, and then shot him, it would likely have been manslaughter. It's the fact she came to the conclusion someone was inside "her apartment", walked in anyways to confront him rather then call for support, and then shot him, that adds the needed premeditation / intent to boost it to murder. The prosecution asked her point blank, "Would the victim still be alive had you followed police procedure?" from which she answered, "Yes, sir".
Going with that (and being a Southerner) that same old white man would be against a woman as a cop. No win there.
Dave
Staff member
The jury was almost exclusively women & African Americans.
Dabbing at tears that didn't exist while making those scrunchy ugly cry faces. Performative at best.