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originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
I think there are two reasons we're seeing more and more of this kind of thing...
1. The fact that we elected a black president has unleashed a resurgence of racism in this country.
2. Since 9/11, cops have become "heroes". And we can't prosecute our "heroes" for murder...
This is disgusting! I hope there is a huge backlash. Being quiet and peaceful when clearly, the justice system in this country is broken is just what we DON'T need.
originally posted by: SkepticOverlord
This…
Daniel Pantaleo smiles and waves to camera after killing Eric Garner
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I just finished compiling that from this video - www.youtube.com...
OBAMA ON GARNER: 'MY TRADITION IS NOT TO REMARK ON CASES'
In his remarks Wednesday on the non-indictment of the New York police officer who allegedly choked Eric Garner to death during a routine arrest, President Barack Obama claimed that he does not involve himself in such controversies. "My tradition is not to remark on cases where there may still be an investigation," he said.
Back in the early 80's we learned of positional asphyxiation. Nothing like a dead duster hog tied face down in the back seat when you get to the station of MLK to make for a long shift.
Choke hold, I think not. I am old enough that not only was I taught and used a carotid hold, but also the good old (not really) bar arm choke hold. You ain't saying anything (especially "I can't breath") when you are being truly choked.
I am guessing positional asphyxia is what was causing his difficulty in breathing. Well damn it, stop resisting so I can handcuff you and roll your fat ass on your side!
So at the end of the day what to do? Fat people who don't want to cooperate get a free pass? The press is happy to say it was a choke hold death. I do not think that is what the coroners report states. It is a litany of bad things, all leading to positional asphyxiation that caused this guys death.
Damn I'm glad I'm retired. To my younger partner's, hold on tight, its' turning into a wild ride.
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Grand juries determine whether enough evidence exists for a case to go forward to a criminal trial, either before a jury or a judge. By law, they operate in secret and hear only evidence presented by prosecutors, who also instruct the grand jurors on the law. Defense lawyers are barred from speaking. For a decision, 12 jurors who have heard all of the evidence must agree.
originally posted by: IAMTAT
In his remarks Wednesday on the non-indictment of the New York police officer who allegedly choked Eric Garner to death during a routine arrest, President Barack Obama claimed that he does not involve himself in such controversies. "My tradition is not to remark on cases where there may still be an investigation," he said.
originally posted by: jjkenobi
Statistics show that in 2012 123 black people were killed by police officers. Also in 2012 326 white people were killed by police.
originally posted by: ScientificRailgun
While the Trayvon Martin case was under investigation, he remarked on it.
While the Michael Brown case was under investigation, he remarked on it.
originally posted by: Benevolent Heretic
originally posted by: ScientificRailgun
While the Trayvon Martin case was under investigation, he remarked on it.
While the Michael Brown case was under investigation, he remarked on it.
He didn't remark on the legal CASES.