It didn't end well for the cops that beat the shit out of Rodney king did it?
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Ferguson: Police Kill 18yo Black Male; Fire Gas/Rubber Bullets Into Protesting Crowds
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It didn't end well for the cops that beat the shit out of Rodney king did it?
BronsonLee
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What thread did this happen in?! That's fucked in the head
Ferguson, Missouri
#ThingsThatTimHowardCouldSave
Fake Edit: Top of the page! So I'll add this.
At bare minimum, they were charged. Also, 2 of them ended up in jail.
I'm also curious as to how people on that jury felt, knowing that their decision indirectly (or directly in some people's eyes) led to the death of 53 people via the LA Riots
Why is it a conflict of interest though? As the prosecuting attorney for St Louis, I can guarantee that he has likely been involved in cases involving the members of all races. If he has been cited for unfair treatment towards black defendants previously or some sort of conspiracy to with hold or manipulate evidence towards black defendants, I could see where there may be a point here. But from my understanding, someone hasn't been able to point out a specific part of his case history that indicates he may be holding some sort of bias.
If I'm wrong, I'd love to be corrected.
Well, I guess that's one scheme one could use to get yourself fired and possibly disbarred as a prosecuting attorney.
I was expecting a larger turnout after the shooting today.
Kitschkraft
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I don't see why ANYONE would run FULL SPEED at an officer AFTER a shot had already been fired.
They'll probably claim that Mike Brown called him a cracker.
In regards to the robbery thing...I've always felt that regardless of what the officer actually knew, that he would bring that defense up. It's pretty obvious that even if he didn't know, one of the other officers surely would have coached him on it.
Unless someone has a smoking gun of him recorded saying "What? He was involved in a robbery?" or it's not written like that in his report or something (And I've heard that he didn't write a report), it's going to be in play.
Of course, the main issue is whether Mike Brown surrendered. If this goes to trial, I really hope the judge/prosecutor nails this point to the jury.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Small crowd, perhaps many did take the request of the police to stay inside tonight. It would be nice if there is one night of no near full escalation.
EdibleKnife
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Seriously this. I mean really guys? MMA Superman punch? MMA. SUPERMAN. PUNCH. This isn't getting into a courtroom.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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If it didn't happen, the cop is done.
It's weird because isn't a jury chosen by selecting people who don't have a conflict of interest or personal bias towards the people involved? Why would the judge be any different?
/dead
EatinOlives
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Many of them probably got scared off with the live ammo + tear gas sweep from last night.
I'd hold back on posting stuff from him in the future. He mentioned stuff earlier that ended up being completely false. Those posts riled people up for no reason.
As a whole, I think the Twitter stuff needs at least two-three sources before it should be posted here. Too much misinformation in the guise of being first and fitting a certain narrative is being spread that way.
Its entirely possible that he's wrong.
But in a thread moving this fast, unfortunately people take lots of things as fact when they are not. Just like when people kept posting that racist website with a 7 year old file photo.
But, it is unfortunately not hard for me to imagine DA corruption defending the cop, I wish it were, but its really not for me.
I'm hoping he gets put away and the Governor indicted.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Are you thinking it's not a real thing or something? I'm getting the vibe that people are getting hung up on the name of it
http://youtu.be/wHI4jhoHQh8
The biggest thing in question is the charging a the officer aiming a gun at him IMO.
Well, that and no signs of a struggle on mike.
Okay. I'll be skeptical and wait before doing that again. Sorry everyone.
I bet the 95 degree heat is what caused the smaller turnout.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Yeah, it's not this supernatural videogame thing, it's a real form of an attack.
BronsonLee
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Why would the Governor get indicted here?
That's what he gets for wearing those stupid pants!
But yeah, let's go with not corroborated until more people say what that King guy is.
No worries. It sounds interesting at least. Maybe someone else will confirm it. Just be a little careful next time.
It's not even corruption. Characterizing a set of arguments as the prosecution's case doesn't make any sense if they would result in a situation where no case is necessary because there is no trial. It's a nonsensical position!
Icanplaythat
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Stream update:
Credit to Nabs for new links.
https://news.vice.com/article/ferguson-missouri-live (Tim/Vice-no comment section)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24e6RfL_jbg (Tim/Vice via YouTube-same as above)
http://new.livestream.com/accounts/9035483/events/3271930 (I am Mike Brown Live from Ferguson, MO)
http://m.ustream.tv/channel/feelinsofly (PandaUnite.org) Might be offline
http://m.ustream.tv/channel/filmthepoliceportland (Film the Police) Not currently live.
CNN
MSNBC
KDSK local Must disable adblocker.
KTVI local
FOXNEWS
More as they come.
If the CNN or MSNBC stream goes out for you on livenewschat.eu, don't refresh, go back to the previous page. After about an hour or two that site sends you to a new page, just go back. If you refresh and dont go back, you will be refreshing the wrong page, be aware of the url.
Credit to Nabs for new links.
https://news.vice.com/article/ferguson-missouri-live (Tim/Vice-no comment section)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24e6RfL_jbg (Tim/Vice via YouTube-same as above)
http://new.livestream.com/accounts/9035483/events/3271930 (I am Mike Brown Live from Ferguson, MO)
http://m.ustream.tv/channel/feelinsofly (PandaUnite.org) Might be offline
http://m.ustream.tv/channel/filmthepoliceportland (Film the Police) Not currently live.
CNN
MSNBC
KDSK local Must disable adblocker.
KTVI local
FOXNEWS
More as they come.
If the CNN or MSNBC stream goes out for you on livenewschat.eu, don't refresh, go back to the previous page. After about an hour or two that site sends you to a new page, just go back. If you refresh and dont go back, you will be refreshing the wrong page, be aware of the url.
People need to ask themselves a question before commenting on this issue:
"Does my argument reads like im writing a new spin off for Angelus Errare's George Zimmeran: Negro Spirit Hunter series?"
"Does my argument reads like im writing a new spin off for Angelus Errare's George Zimmeran: Negro Spirit Hunter series?"
MHWilliams
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I can't see the prosecutor bringing that presentation of events with the DOJ watching over them.
EdibleKnife
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I'm hung up that anybody in law would even reference it. If you want to say he punched him just say that lol Like who used the actual term? Did the officer? Did Brown shout it like an anime character? It's just a strange freaking pull
Police harassment works. That's why they do it. Don't need to hold back when you can wear down resistance instead.
This is easily the biggest case he's ever have. No comparison.
Thanks. It was definitely along those lines. I'm not surprised by the comment by the National Guard.
Link is dead.
Edit: Found video.
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/cnns-don...-used-n-word-to-describe-ferguson-protesters/
BronsonLee
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If he brought that shit to a courtroom, DOJ observing or no, he'd be laughed out of it. His job is to gain convictions.
It's a career defining case.
Puppet Shadow
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Tim saying other reporters have heard gun shots already.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
TheGreatMightyPoo
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BronsonLee
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At the risk of torpedoing his career? Because that's what we're looking at here.
Oh crap at gunshots already. Instigators?
Which would mean that it would be under greater scrutiny, and as a result, would likely be much more difficult to act on bias (and this is if we disregard the fact that he is not even going to be making the arguments tomorrow). Previous case histories of other crimes, under a smaller observing lens, would be a more suitable test to see if his family history has biased his position as the prosecuting attorney. And if so, he should be removed. Plain and simple. But not just from this case, but as position as prosecuting attorney, because if it is impossible for him to prosecute a case involving a black defendant or a black victim he should not hold that position in St. Louis.
Bam Bam Baklava
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I genuinely do fear what will happen if Wilson, fairly or unfairly, gets to walk away from this free as can be.
If they're talking about the shooting I'm thinking of, then yeah. Dude was crazy though. I'll let others argue over how justified it was.
Puppet Shadow
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lol, Tim asking for another mic as his is busted.
It happened, it's discussed a few pages back.
HerbertFish
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someone committed suicide by cop in st. louis earlier.
Zero-Crescent
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TIM ASKED FOR AN EXTRA SHOTGUN
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Mic
Icanplaythat
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Tim is forever looking for cables.
BronsonLee
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He will never be able to live on that side of the United States again, for one. It's too risky.
Also, we'd get a hell of a lot more of this, especially if they straight up don't charge him. If they have a trial and he's acquitted, I could see the blow being softened due to time.
Nabs
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Reports that they are about to start tear gassing soon. #ferguson
ShordeeDooWhop ‏@Nettaaaaaaaa 16s
The police must've had a training class today. They're so personable before they shoot tear gas at you today. So nice. #STL #ferguson
Reports that they are about to start tear gassing soon. #ferguson
ShordeeDooWhop ‏@Nettaaaaaaaa 16s
The police must've had a training class today. They're so personable before they shoot tear gas at you today. So nice. #STL #ferguson
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