unarmed and choked to death on camera and was ruled a homicide
but no indictment for the cop
unarmed and choked to death on camera and was ruled a homicide
but no indictment for the cop
"For there is always light, if only we are brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it." Amanda Gorman
"When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross"
Horrible thing that happened to that guy. He was resisting arrest verbally but since there was no physical threat the officers were in the wrong IMO.
I don't know what caused them to question him though but I'm sure more of that will come out.
Natural Immunity Croc
Cops just doing their job.
The Chosen One (12-03-2014)
Someone should have been indicted. I hope the family sues the hell out of the NYPD.
Natural Immunity Croc
Yeah, this is basically reprehensible.
Nope, ruled a homicide because the argument could be made this was a homicide.
As you can see from the responses already there is no need to look at the color of the victim. Just the merits of the case tell you everything you need to know.
Natural Immunity Croc
Krovahn (12-03-2014)
Thats outrageous then. This was about as clear of an example of excessive force as it gets.
Natural Immunity Croc
Posted some of this in the Ferguson thread, but I'll repost some of my thoughts here. First off let's make this clear that this case is 100% different than what happened in Ferguson.
I disagree with the grand jury in this case, and I believe the officer should have been indicted. All my law enforcement training tells me that the amount of force used was both unnecessary and excessive. Just way too many officers present and the level of resistance they encountered from Eric Garner was not high at all.
BedellBrave (12-04-2014)
Nypd went trolling right after this came out too:
https://twitter.com/nypdcommaffairs/...32202051915777
"For there is always light, if only we are brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it." Amanda Gorman
"When Fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross"
I agree, this officer should have been indicted.
Hopefully, people will understand that resisting arrest benefits no one, it's doesn't make sense; you aren't going to win. Its a shame bc it led to an overzealous cop.
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe
I just hope that the protests stay peaceful, and don't end up like Ferguson.
Wow. The liberals and conservatives actually agree on something.
Krovahn (12-03-2014)
Bow down. Do what they say. Or you may get killed.
goldfly (12-03-2014)