Bad Boys II

[Dill]

(06-17-2020, 07:16 PM)fredtoast Wrote: The officers knew that the victim had no viable weapon.  He was no threat as he ran away.  Deadly force was not authorized in that situation. 

The officers shot Brooks in the back and also shot into the car where passengers were still seated.  

Then after they shot Brooks in the back they kicked him while he was on the ground.  Stood on him while he was dying, and then refused to render and medical assistance.

First two points will likely stand. The second, especially, highlights how an officer, who won't let someone who is not a direct threat just run, can increase risk to others.

Brosnan's lawyer was on Cuomo tonight and disputes that Rolfe kicked Brooks. He also claims his client merely stood on Brooks' arm for a moment while ascertaining whether he had a weapon.

We'll have to listen to the defense lawyers as well as the prosecutors, and see what is eventually admitted as evidence and set down as the agreed upon factual record.