Teen Boy had Objects Shoved in His Mouth, Ribs Broken, Choked and Died While in Police Custody

a reply to: projectbane

Unfortunately, these days, if you are going to commit a crime you should expect the worse reaction possible from the law. Simple.

Why? Why the "worst reaction possible"? What are you so afraid of, that you would treat this teenager like a convicted killer? What happened to professionalism and a little respect? There was no reason for this kid to be treated that way and definitely no reason for him to die. Any officer who condones this, is in the wrong job.

Smith’s son was caught in an undercover sting operation in June of 2013 while exchanging money for drugs with an informant. When undercover police rushed in to make the arrest, they did not identify themselves and the 17 year old ran, according to the lawsuit. Read more at thefreethoughtproject.com...

And this.

Because of the circumstances of this event, it is difficult to discern if the decedent died from a drug overdose or an asphyxia event exacerbated by either the occlusion of the airway by the foreign object, a possible vascular occlusion associated with the neck restraint, or from a combination of all the events that transpired during this incident.” Read more at thefreethoughtproject.com...

When are people going to realize that if you break the law you have to pay the price.

a reply to: projectbane

I don't believe for one second that you are actually a cop.

But if I just happen to be wrong this time, do us all a favor and quit. Please.

He was trying to commit suicide by stuffing something in his own throat but fell down the stairs and broke a rid despite desperate frantic efforts by officers to save him.

They would show you the CCTV images but would you believe it the camera was broken.

He only had a gram of weed left on him because he had sold the rest and an inmate whilst in Jail had taken his profits so we cannot prove it, just take our word because no credible witness has come forwards to say otherwise.

One screwed up US justice system

a reply to: onequestion

The sad thing with so many of these stories, is the teens would probably be completely different people later in life and have no trouble with the law. I know many people who were doing drugs and other offenses and would never do any of their teen mistakes again after growing up. These ones will not have that chance.

a reply to: projectbane

Think before you act like an idiot. You can't and won't win. You will lose.

I don't know how old you are but maybe you didn't raise kids or can't remember. Teens don't think a lot, I was pregnant at 15 I know and yet I was what everyone called "goody two shoes" if things could go that way for me as a teen it could for anyone.

originally posted by: Char-Lee
a reply to: onequestion

The sad thing with so many of these stories, is the teens would probably be completely different people later in life and have no trouble with the law. I know many people who were doing drugs and other offenses and would never do any of their teen mistakes again after growing up. These ones will not have that chance.

I agree with what you say but the problem with the youth of today is they lack respect for anyone older then them if he had not run away he would still be alive.

Maybe personal responsibility should be taught in school.

at any poinbt if someone takes a large amount of drugs shouldent sop be to take them imidiataly ot the hospital to idk alow the profeshinals to take care of it

ever call posion control over a od whats the first thing they tell u

ill give you a hint do not induce vomiting

why it can cause the drugs to go into the intestens

ether way it dose not get them the drugs or keep the kid alive

and to go even further at the point he did that hes suicide patent and therefor they can legaly pump his stomic without consent

sutch a simple legal way to fix the problem

a reply to: markovian

That's if you are concerned about the person's health. Cops are only looking for an arrest. Much easier to get that if you can get the drugs back as evidence. They don't care about this guys health which should be obvious. If they did care they wouldn't murder people just so they can file some paperwork about their arrest record and get paid for it.

originally posted by: projectbane
a reply to: onequestion

Hmm....teen boy? Ok sure he is 17...but old enough and knowledgeable enough to buy drugs, possibly behind his mothers back.

Unfortunately, these days, if you are going to commit a crime you should expect the worse reaction possible from the law. Simple.

Think before you act like an idiot. You can't and won't win. You will lose.

Those who commit crimes have to be lucky every single time, the police only have to be lucky once. Odds are stacked against you.

We have a constitutional amendment that specifically prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, it also prohibits excessive punishment. A non violent drug offense that isn't even a felony doesn't deserve a beating, and it most certainly doesn't deserve said beating in response to an accusation that can't even be substantiated because the police threw out the evidence.

a reply to: onequestion

There eventually comes a time that as a populace, you have to recognise that you (as a nation) get the police that you deserve. They are your own country-folk, neighbours and family; and you pay their wages and by extension are in charge of their policies, procedures, recruiters, investigators and so forth.

I'm horrified by the countless stories of police-state brutality and murder from the USA, but i can only come to the conclusion that as a whole, the USA actually doesn't care and this is just another symptom of your nation's overall misanthropy and lack of compassion for other people.

I really think that the USA is pretty much f'd, and it's the people's fault. Question is, can you all turn it around?

originally posted by: thesaneone
When are people going to realize that if you break the law you have to pay the price.

Paying the price is having your ribs broken and then being made to choke to death? Cops are not judge, jury, and executioner. They are in fact none of the above. Their sole purpose is to file a charge, gather evidence, and get that person to court. It is up to the judge to determine the punishment and the role of the prison to carry it out.

On top of that we can throw out all of the above, we still have a stipulation in our laws against excessive punishments and I'm pretty sure the death penalty for a routine non violent offense is way beyond excessive.

originally posted by: onequestion

Shouldnt the parents or guardian have to be present?

Yes... so question remains... Why weren't the Parents notified?

terrible atrocity. So sad.

seems to me there are People that get a job as a police officer and that job gives them a license to be a power tripper.
poor kid

a reply to: Aazadan

and I'm pretty sure the death penalty for a routine non violent offense is way beyond excessive.

apparently that remains in the eye of the beholder

The fire rises.

Tranquilizer darts.

Then a discreet transorbital lobotomy.

Should do the trick for anyone who murders my kids.

This is really a cruel thing done by the officers. I hope they get that punishment which is required for such a cruel thing. Everyone should be aware of law and order and should also be followed strictly.

originally posted by: projectbane
a reply to: onequestion

Hmm....teen boy? Ok sure he is 17...but old enough and knowledgeable enough to buy drugs, possibly behind his mothers back.

Unfortunately, these days, if you are going to commit a crime you should expect the worse reaction possible from the law. Simple.

Think before you act like an idiot. You can't and won't win. You will lose.

Those who commit crimes have to be lucky every single time, the police only have to be lucky once. Odds are stacked

against you.




So that boys treatment is okay?