Tyrant officer pulls his firearm and loses his cool when a property owner kicks him off the property.
Dr. P.J. Parmar of Aurora Co, drove into his own property’s garage on a Sunday evening to unload equipment following a Boy Scout outing he led.
What he didn't expect was to be met with a drawn firearm.
Inside the garage sat Aurora Police Officer Justin Henderson, parked while writing a report. When Dr. Parmar tapped his horn to ask the officer to clear the path, Officer Henderson claimed he was startled and feared a potential ambush. He exited his patrol vehicle with his gun drawn demanding that Dr. Parmar show his hands.
Rather than backing down, Dr. Parmar remained calm and stood his ground. He clearly stated that he was on his own private property, repeatedly instructed the officer to leave, and began recording the interaction.
Although Officer Henderson eventually holstered his weapon, he refused to leave the property, demanded proof of ownership from Dr. Parmar, and called for backup. Undeterred, Dr. Parmar simply ignored the threats from the officer and went about his business carrying gear inside. Officers eventually left the scene without issuing any citations.
Following the release of the bodycam, the Aurora Police Department conducted an internal investigation. Officer Henderson received a 40-hour unpaid suspension and was ordered to complete de-escalation training. Dr. Parmar publicly criticized the sanction as far too lenient.
Dr. Parmar subsequently filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Officer Henderson and the City of Aurora, alleging illegal seizure, excessive force, and racially motivated mistreatment.
U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants and dismissed the lawsuit. The court reasoned that because Dr. Parmar never submitted to police authority and continued moving freely around his property, no legal "seizure" or unconstitutional force had occurred. However, the judge notably expressed deep concern over court testimony highlighting a pervasive "warrior mentality" in police training practices.
What are your thoughts on this lawsuit or situation? Special treatment again for the cops?
Heart over height.
That was the theme of the entire NBA Finals.
The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson who was told he was too small to be a “1A”.
The Spurs, led by arguably the best player in the league in Victor Wembanyama. 7'4". Unanimous DPOY. 3.6 blocks a game in this series alone.
Virtually every team in the league shies away from him at the rim.
Not Brunson. Not the Knicks.
This play epitomizes his mindset. No fear. You're the DPOY with over a foot on me?
I don't care. I'm going right at you. I'm sending a statement.
I'm taking you on.
And I'm winning this series.