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Originally Posted by Arles
Not according to the numbers on Police shootings. I usually like 538, but that article was incredibly misleading. It is very difficult to get an indictment on an officer shooting where any kind of assault takes place. Unless the guy is sitting on the ground in handcuffs and an officer shoots him, it's tough to prove:
I already cited three cases in NY alone that were much more egregious (including one where the victim was shot on the bottom of his foot). Cops just don't get indicted unless it's an open-shut case. If there's any grey area, they often get off because of the statutes set by the Supreme Court for on-duty law officers.
As an aside, I agree that all officers should wear cameras - if only to protect themselves.
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I'm with you on that 538 article. Its disturbing, but its the exact opposite of what the title says - grand juries almost always issue indictments
except in officer involved shootings.
BTW, Missouri governor is now calling in 1500 National Guard troops? If only anyone could've predicted there might be riots last night
