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[onejayhawk]

I suspect so. The big question has always been how she got into the apartment. It is being reported that the door was either unlocked or ajar. In any event, she had no difficulty entering.

If that is accurate, she has a case for justified use of deadly force. It might not be enough to save her career, but it should be enough for the higher standard of reasonable doubt.

J

[Giancarlo]

I half expect her to be found not guilty...'cause after all, white cop, black guy. Only in America.

Yup. Its extremely rare for a cop to be convicted. The charges in this case are completely inadequate, so I wouldn't be surprised if what you say becomes true.

A recent story started to help improve my perception, and then this just took it two steps back.

The story that I'm discussing was this:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/08/29/former-texas-police-officer-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-for-fatally-shooting-teen/

15 years isn't enough, but this is an extremely rare story in this country where a cop does get convicted.

This lady will get off I think.

[Broken_Erika]

I half expect her to be found not guilty...'cause after all, white cop, black guy. Only in America.

[Giancarlo]

https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5...b0cf7b0042b550

This story absolutely infuriates me.

This cop entered a mans home and now witness testimony contradicts her account. She shot and killed this man, and she was already given special treatment. And then she is being charged with manslaughter, meaning she probably won't do much time. Absolutely a miscarriage of justice.

A clear double standard. A young 26 year old man with a promising career and academic background is now gone because of this reckless cop.

[Uncle Sparky]

Gee, you'd think he'd get comped in at his own golf courses...

[-Jrabbit]

President Trump's golf cart rentals in the U.S. have cost taxpayers $300,675 since he took office, TMZ reported. The figure only refers to Trump's domestic golf outings.

The total expense of Trump's golf outings, including Secret Service protection, comes out to an estimated $77 million.

[Broken_Erika]

Fail.

Colorado robber drops gun, then trousers

He meant to rob a vape shop in Aurora, but the whole plan went south in a just a matter of seconds.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-45479101/colorado-robber-drops-gun-then-trousers

[Broken_Erika]

He also thinks that the UN should be dissolved 'cause America doesn't need it, and international cooperation is for commies.

[Giancarlo]

Mr Bolton should be prosecuted himself. Disgusting war criminal!

[Broken_Erika]

The International Criminal Court is for Commies!

International Criminal Court: US threatens sanctions

The US has threatened sanctions against the International Criminal Court if it goes ahead with prosecutions against Americans.

The court is currently considering prosecuting US servicemen over alleged detainee abuse in Afghanistan.

National Security Advisor John Bolton said the US would do everything "to protect our citizens".

The US is among dozens of nations not to have joined the court, founded in 2002.

The court investigates and brings to justice people responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, intervening when national authorities cannot or will not prosecute.
....
Giving his reasons for opposing the court, Mr Bolton cited the threat to "American sovereignty and US national security".
He said the ICC lacked checks and balances, claimed "jurisdiction over crimes that have disputed and ambiguous definitions" and failed to "deter and punish atrocity crimes".

It was, he said, "superfluous" as "domestic judicial systems already hold American citizens to the highest legal and ethical standards".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45474864

[pchang]

It always boiled down to the money Kaepernick was demanding vs. how desperate the team was. A rash of QB injuries combined with an acceptance of the veterans minimum was always required.

[rah]

The only real issue will be if the campaign continues to be a success and maybe even win an award, will some savvy NFL exec decide it would be a good PR move to sign him to a contract.

[JohnT]

Right wing Donny supporters can't do boycotts. They don't have the money. Sales will only jump. Genius move by Nike.

Looks like the supporters of Kaepernick did a buycott.

[Broken_Erika]

Zoolander anyone?

Arrest after man puts out cigarette with petrol pump

A man said to be high on Monkey Dust has been arrested after he tried to put out a lit cigarette with a petrol pump.

Police were called to a petrol station on Waterloo Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, at about 07:55 BST on Sunday.

Officers praised staff at the garage for their "brave" action after they tried to stop the man.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-...shire-45464309

Spoiler:

[OneFootInTheRave]

sure