05-28-2020, 04:20 PM
(05-28-2020, 04:02 PM)GMDino Wrote: I guess we'll see.
Doesn't happen very often.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/police-officers-convicted-fatal-shootings-are-exception-not-rule-n982741
It shouldn't happen very often. As lethal force is within the remit of the LEO job description you have to go quite a bit further to prove criminal intent when it is used by them. This is by design. It's no different than judicial or prosecutorial immunity. It's set up to prevent political motivations from stifling the working of the criminal justice system.
Quote:And that's just shootings. Not situations like this where the man was choked to death. I don't know if any of those were every convicted. But few are caught on film.
Has the cause of death been determined? I am not aware of the cause being disclosed. I say that because I'm honestly curious.
Quote:And you're right, I haven't changed while you were "gone". I still believe if you have a "mandate and job description" that includes the use of lethal force you should be held to a higher standard in general and especially when it is used.
A "higher standard" in what regard? In not being immediately arrested and prosecuted when such force occurs? I'm fine with a higher standard, it just needs to be clearly delineated, not decided on a case by case basis.
Quote:So, we'll see.
Exactly.
