The Defense is going to be all over this. Floyd's family had an 'independent' autopsy done and their results were released on Monday.
Let's also not look past the fentanyl in his system or the evidence of recent methamphetamine use.
My favorite on this (without diverging too far) is when people assume cops have more training than anybody else when it comes to firearms. In Florida, cops are only required to shoot their weapon for qualification once every two years. Defensive Tactics (ground fighting and take downs), same thing. Now to be fair, most agencies require internally to qualify once a year in all high liability areas (driving, firearms, DT). However, just like in the Army, there were cops that should NEVER have been issued a sidearm, badge, baton, or taser. I recall once instance at the range when a neighboring rural agency had one cop that had his slide rusted shut because he hadn't pulled his weapon from his holster since the last qual two years earlier. Some agencies try to do as much training as their budget, and the administration allows.
I think the possibility increases day by day. Just like some famous cases here in FL, they will go for the sexy charges, and not the ones they could realistically prove. Then again this could all be for show. I am willing to bet money the defense is gonna throw the agency under the bus and try to go for something similar to qualified immunity. They will likely argue (among other tactics) that they followed policy and training, and it was the agency that is at fault for the death.
It's pure politics at this point. You have a sitting AG in MN that's also a former U.S. Representative and a political activist. He sees personal opportunity.
True on all counts, but to be fair, it isn't uncommon for DAs/AGs and the like to come down and take a high profile case regardless of party affiliation.
Agreed....but usually they have some sort of experience as a prosecutor...or court room experience...or even a current license to practice law. None of these are true with Ellison, except possibly the last one (he was not current 2 years ago, it's possible he's done some continuing ed to get it current again). MN law does not require the AG to be an attorney or have a license to practice law. It's rare, but Ellison is evidence that it can happen. That is a recipe for a shit show, regardless of party affiliation.
I've heard of her, but I'm not on social media so I only have cursory glance of her views. Anyone have cliff notes of her interview?
Was he upset when Clinton moved Marines into LA during those riots?
Let’s say yes? Or no. Or who cares how he felt then? The purpose of the letter was to highlight a guy (President) that he’s personally worked for as a member of the admin. A person that he thinks has overstepped his constitutional bounds and has damaged the presidency.
Was he upset when Clinton moved Marines into LA during those riots?
I don't see why usung an existing law is a threat to the constitution, unlike weaponizing the DoJ. I wonder how Mattis feels about that?
