Finally, what use does an officer have for a gun in a traffic stop? Even if you are concerned about your life out of a TRAFFIC STOP, a Taser should suffice. But then again, the tension from these situations does not usually arise from the person sitting in the car. /4
Police are the only people who can use a stupid excuse as an attempt to absolve themselves of otherwise blatant criminal acts. #PoliceAccountability starts with treating use of force as a responsibility not a right to act /1
If police can't tell the difference between a Taser and a gun in their hand instantly, they probably shouldn't have either. The only similarity they have is being on an officer's hip and unnecessary use during traffic stops /3
In opening statement, Special Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell: "On May 25th of 2020, Mr. Derek Chauvin betrayed this badge when he used excessive and unreasonable force upon the body of Mr. George Floyd."
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@JohnHaleCrimLaw One of my favourite university tropes: "You're supposed to rest, but take a two-way journey braving the Ottawa winter to sit in an uncomfortable chair for an hour+ because we have to know you're sick."
Saints went 56 games without giving up a 100 yard rusher. Today they've given up two, including a rookie QB starting his first game ever, against a second-string O-Line. #FlyEaglesFly (but don't win anymore)