Police Accountability
BY Herschel Smith
6 years, 10 months ago
Cleveland police officer: I shot suspect, killing him, after he declined to get out of car, reached for gun. Witnesses: The suspect was kneeling on the ground with his hands up when the officer shot him in the back of the head. Jury: Excessive force. District court: Pay $4 mil. Sixth Circuit: Affirmed. (The officer is still on the force.)
Protecting and serving the shit out of people.
On January 17, 2018 at 10:49 pm, Ned said:
Gee – excessive force sure smells a lot like murder. Once again, wearing the right outfit lets (only) one get away with it.
On January 17, 2018 at 11:10 pm, Heywood said:
It is sad when these stories get little more than a “hmmm” out of me because they have become so frequent. Sad indeed.
On January 18, 2018 at 12:04 pm, moe mensale said:
Jones, the shooter, was a hero cop for his actions according to the county prosecutor:
http://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/index.ssf/2014/04/cleveland_police_officer_will.html
“McGinty, in a letter to Cleveland Police Chief Calvin D. Williams, said Jones “correctly and heroically took action to protect the citizens of safety of the citizens of Cleveland.””
Apparently, the District Court and the Court of Appeals disagreed with Jones’ “heroic” actions. Unfortunately, the taxpayers, and not Jones, will pay up for the judgement.
My belief is that if a cop is found guilty he, not us, should be personally responsible for any monetary verdict.
On January 18, 2018 at 12:19 pm, Herschel Smith said:
Or perhaps if guilty of murder 1, hang from the neck until dead, or murder 2, penitentiary for life.
On January 18, 2018 at 5:09 pm, Randolph Scott said:
“Or perhaps if guilty of murder 1, hang from the neck until dead, or murder 2, penitentiary for life.”
^^^ Right Answer ^^^
On January 18, 2018 at 5:38 pm, Mack said:
Herschel,
If you want to troll — or deep sea dive — into 4A matters, see
http://fourthamendment.com/
I saw plenty of juicy fish in just the first 3 pages.
On January 18, 2018 at 9:54 pm, Joshua Smith said:
Can we disarm these thugs yet? I vote for disarming them.
On January 20, 2018 at 11:55 pm, Dan said:
This unfortunately is the outcome in virtually ALL such cases. The criminal pinned to a badge is rarely charged and the longsuffering
taxpayer is once again handed the bill for the blood money used to
pay off the victim and/or the victims family. There isn’t an OUNCE of
‘Justice’ involved with this case….or in virtually ANY case like it. And the
happen ALL TOO OFTEN. It’s extremely apparent that the legal system
in America ( we DO NOT HAVE a “justice” system, and if justice does occur in an American courtroom it is an accidental and unintended byproduct of the LEGAL process) is totally unwilling to hold it’s hired muscle accountable under the law. Therefore if ‘we the people’ want them
to face justice said justice will by needs be meted out one instance at a time in the dark when the target of said justice is conveniently available for their day of reckoning. Because that is the ONLY way these criminals in blue will meet justice.