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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs it cynical to think the indictment of the rookie cop that killed with one shot
is because they think he will likely get off as an accidental shooting at trial?
They didn't dare to try the other cops because they likely would be found guilty of something and this poor kid was fumbling around in the dark with no intention of shooting anyone.
Basically, I think they want to be able to say they brought someone to trial and they were not convicted, so shut up about Gardner and all the other cop shootings.
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)wrong and wasn't even being placed under arrest so no real defense argument
can be made that the person killed was in any way responsible for what happened.
marym625
(17,997 posts)Was that sarcastic?
bigbrother05
(5,995 posts)and the victim was on a different level when struck, think that will be the defense argument, a tragic accident.
Not trying to dismiss the cops actions, just think the person least culpable in all these recent shootings is the one being prosecuted.
That's why I'm feeling cynical about this indictment instead of saying "it's about time", they should all be on trial.
marym625
(17,997 posts)They weren't supposed to be in the staircase. They sure as shit shouldn't have had their guns out. And I find it too convenient that it just happened to go off, in the direction of Akai Gurley, when he walked into the hallway, a light coming in from the door.
I don't think that's all that innocent.
bigbrother05
(5,995 posts)HappyMe
(20,277 posts)the outrage at the cops. It's just doing the right thing. The cops will continue to kill and beat people that they shouldn't.
I'm glad that finally justice will be served on of these assholes.
bigbrother05
(5,995 posts)I'm glad he'll be tried, just wish they all were
marym625
(17,997 posts)And mcculloch should be stripped of all power. Bastard.
marym625
(17,997 posts)But your post says, "this poor kid was fumbling around in the dark with no intention of shooting anyone."
That sounds like you think it was an uncontrollable accident. The truth is far from that.
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)Or was that rhetorical?
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)marym625
(17,997 posts)You think the cops were up to no good, besides being idiots?
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)Haven't heard them called "New York's Finest" in some time.
Send Jr. to stand watch.
marym625
(17,997 posts)Could be.
uppityperson
(115,681 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)HappyMe
(20,277 posts)None.
This guy was unarmed and walking down the stairs. Not fumbling. Walking.
There was nothing "accidental" about this.
marym625
(17,997 posts)bigbrother05
(5,995 posts)They weren't even on the same level.
Negligence/stupidity/rookie
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)They had NO reason to have their guns drawn. There was nothing untoward going on in that hallway.
This cop has no defense for what he did.
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)Would not have guns out for a cash payoff.
Not to imply that the victim was part of it. He probably just inadvertently walked into it.
bigbrother05
(5,995 posts)This guy is the least likely to serve any real hard time
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Why is he least likely to deserve hard time? He clearly murdered that guy.
In other cases, it could be put forth that there was resisting arrest. Nobody was being chased, or being arrested in this case. There is no excuse for what he did. Being a rookie is not a defense, being stupid is not a defense.
bigbrother05
(5,995 posts)Again, don't like it any better than you, but do think the PTB might be playing the odds to quell the masses
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Otherwise the DA would not have indicted.
No, the ptb aren't playing the odds to quell the masses.
bigbrother05
(5,995 posts)RedCappedBandit
(5,514 posts)The fact that he was indicted doesn't guarantee a conviction. Indictments are rare; convictions are even rarer. You'd have to be naive NOT to be concerned.
tblue37
(65,490 posts)HappyMe
(20,277 posts)he murdered that guy.
Those cops had not reason to be in that hallway with their guns drawn. There was no crime being commited, no arrest to be made.
Murder, plain and simple.
marym625
(17,997 posts)They weren't supposed to be in the stairwell. It was against the rules to be there. And obviously, gun drawn for no reason also a big no no