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Oh, good. You weighed the evidence. You have access to all that? Plus the future GJ testimony? You should let them know that they shouldn't waste their time with a full investigation, you've already found the cop guilty. Good thing you're not prejudging anything.
The situation of an un-armed suspect, the timing, the open space, the distance and the need were all perfect for the use of a Taser.
If Wilson didn't have murder in his heart, why did he use lethal force?
He sought to end this kids life because he was in an uncontrollable violent and vengeful rage.
That's not an answer.Just plain foolishness.
The protesters showed up peaceful, the cops showed up for a fight. Exactly how both the retired police chiefs of Seattle and Minneapolis explained it.
As I said. Two retired police chiefs disagree with you.
Brown had already established himself as a lethal threat when he went for the Officer's gun.The situation of an un-armed suspect, the timing, the open space, the distance and the need were all perfect for the use of a Taser.
If Wilson didn't have murder in his heart, why did he use lethal force?
Ridiculous.He sought to end this kids life because he was in an uncontrollable violent and vengeful rage.
I dont give a **** if he wrote the book on law enforcement. If HIS position is as YOU state it and that he has ignored the reality that the police didnt engage the protesters/rioters with teargas and rubber bullets until after the third day of rioting he is a liar. Or you are intentionally misrepresenting his position. Regardless...the video VERY CLEARLY shows the protesters protesting in front of a burned down QT market. Day 4.
Anyone that has already decided that the cop is guilty doesn't want justice.
The situation of an un-armed suspect, the timing, the open space, the distance and the need were all perfect for the use of a Taser.
If Wilson didn't have murder in his heart, why did he use lethal force?
He sought to end this kids life because he was in an uncontrollable violent and vengeful rage.
That's not an answer.
Why didn't Wilson Taser Brown?
He had the time and the space and the need .
Why didn't he Taser him?
That's not an answer.
Why didn't Wilson Taser Brown?
He had the time and the space and the need .
Why didn't he Taser him?
The situation of an un-armed suspect, the timing, the open space, the distance and the need were all perfect for the use of a Taser.
If Wilson didn't have murder in his heart, why did he use lethal force?
He sought to end this kids life because he was in an uncontrollable violent and vengeful rage.
Darren Wilson, a 28-year-old white officer, has patrolled suburban St. Louis for six years and had no previous complaints filed against him, Jackson said.
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The police chief described Wilson as "a gentle, quiet man" who had been "an excellent officer." He has been on the Ferguson force for four years and served prior to that in the neighboring community of Jennings.
Wilson, who was placed on administrative leave after the Aug. 9 shooting, "never intended for any of this to happen," Jackson said.
Darren Wilson identified as Ferguson police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown - Newsday
The situation of an un-armed suspect, the timing, the open space, the distance and the need were all perfect for the use of a Taser.
If Wilson didn't have murder in his heart, why did he use lethal force?
He sought to end this kids life because he was in an uncontrollable violent and vengeful rage.
Of course you can back up that bolded part.
No, he can't...Nothing points to this particular police officer as being anything buy a well measured, controlled, and solid cop...One of the many good ones...Not even one complaint in 4 years in that force.
Ok,
Let try to reconstruct in a general sense what happened while giving Officer Wilson the most favorable spin possible:
The encounter
- Brown and his friend are sauntering down the middle of the street. Brown is pumped up and juiced up after having pulled off a strong arm robbery
-Wilson, unaware of the strong arm robbery, gives Brown a legitimate order to get out of the middle of the street
-Brown refuses to comply, Wilson returns to Brown
The Attack
-Brown then suddenly attacks Wilson in his car. He quickly overcomes any resistance from Wilson, reaches over Wilson and tries to get his pistol on his right side.
-Wilson, in fear for his life, fires a shot at Brown.
The Attack part II
-Brown retreats a good distance. Then, he reverses course, and suddenly charges Wilson.
- Wilson is unable to call for back up,a nd there is no time to yell a warning at Brown.
-In fear for his life, Wilson resumes firing at Brown.
-Brown ignores several bullet impacts fired from a large calibre service weapon, lowers his head and keeps charging Wilson until he is dropped.
Given that Brown was not high on PCP, how likely is this?
-Large caliber being a 9mm? Do we even know the caliber at this point?
-If you shoot a suspect you shoot them until they are on the ground. You don't stop shooting and then resume.
No, it was most likely a .40 Calibre weapon loaded with hollow point ammunition (most police departments no longer use 9mm)
Yet, that is evidently exaclty what Wilson did. Wilson fired one round in the car, very close range, and then fired several more when Brown was considerably further away.
A police officer is trained to shoot until the target is no longer a deadly threat. This can mean "on the ground"- espescially when applied to an armed threat. Or, in the case of an unarmed man, it could mean (depending on a variety of circumstances) that they are no longer approaching the officer.
No, he can't...Nothing points to this particular police officer as being anything buy a well measured, controlled, and solid cop...One of the many good ones...Not even one complaint in 4 years in that force.
Brown was 35 feet from the cruiser when he dropped and supposedly he had been charging back when the gunfire started according to the cops.What if....since there have been allegations that Brown went for Wilson's gun...Wilson already had his gun in his hand if/when Brown presented a threat?
There...perfectly acceptable speculation. You have absolutely no idea how much time and space he had. I have yet to see info on how far Wilson was from Brown when he was shot and I find this to be critical information.
Have you seen it? Maybe I missed it?
Yes, that is true. And other evidence (strong arm robbery, rap lyrics suggesting sexual dominance) indicates that Brown may not be the "gentle giant" of legend and lore.
Even still, given the totality of circumstances, I would probably want some evidence, other than the officers word alone, that this shooting was necessarry.
Brown was 35 feet away from the cruiser when he dropped face down ... that much we do know. Wilson never lost control of his weapon. He could have easily had the time to draw his Taser while the kids ran that far away.You would need more information than we have now to know that. The kid went for the gun, I don't know how he could taser him and fight for the gun at the same time.
Brown was 35 feet away from the cruiser when he dropped face down ... that much we do know. Wilson never lost control of his weapon. He could have easily had the time to draw his Taser while the kids ran that far away.
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