Posted by stinenavy on 4/16/2015 12:12:00 PM (view original):
Thanks for that. I totally thought that the defense would argue that it wasn't.

Why did the "hero" cop move the evidence? Why was the cop fired?

Stupidity is why he moved the evidence.  Read the thread, I've explained why it was the dumbest move possible.

For recklessly using his firearm in the line of duty. 

Posted by MikeT23 on 4/16/2015 12:32:00 PM (view original):

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Posted by bad_luck on 4/16/2015 11:39:00 AM (view original):

Posted by MikeT23 on 4/16/2015 8:17:00 AM (view original):

And, because some of you seem denser than lead, no one is saying Slager isn't guilty of anything.   He is.   He recklessly used his firearm in a situation that didn't seem to require it.   His recklessness resulted in a man's death.  It's just not murder.   He was an on duty police officer attempting to subdue a suspect who first ran from a minor traffic stop then assaulted a police officer.    Those actions could reasonably lead Slager to believe he was a danger to the community. 

If Slager was reasonable in his belief that Scott was a danger to Slager or to others, then the shooting was legally justified and Slager should not be facing any charges and should still have his job.

That's what the defense will argue... That it was justified.

Yep, that's exactly what they'll argue.    If the charge was involuntary manslaughter, Slager would be found guilty for his reckless behavior.    But it's not.

If Slager was reasonable in his belief that Scott posed a threat, it's not manslaughter either.

I'll explain again.

First, Slager will be well coached in how he should respond IF he takes the stand.  

The defense will argue that he had no idea why the suspect fled from a minor traffic violation.   They will argue that no one would logically run from a $50 fine when the police have your name, address and vehicle.   They will argue that Slager felt he was pursuing a desperate criminal.   They will argue that, in Slager's mind, his suspicion was confirmed when the suspect attempt to take his taser.   They will argue that Slager feared for his safety, and the safety of the community, and he felt he had to stop the suspect at that very moment, that going to his house later would not be in the best interests of the people of that community.  They will argue that he had to make all these decisions in a matter of seconds.   And they will argue that his actions, while on duty protecting and serving the citizens of North Charleston, were more than reasonable.


And the prosecution will say "Did you see the video?" as that will be the only shred of hope they have.

Thanks, Perry Mason.

Just running from the cops/resisting arrest isn't enough to warrant deadly force. There's a standard that has to be met and it's extremely unlikely that the defense will be able to convince anyone that Scott met the standard.

Forgot to mention that the defense will call in dozens of experts on firearm usage, quick decision-making and the affect that adrenaline has on both of those things.   They will testify that adrenaline will prevent a person from knowing how many times they pull a trigger over 2-3 seconds and that adrenaline will cloud the decision-making process.

And the prosecution will counter with "Did you see the video?"

And then they will play the video and Scott will go to prison.

I think it's possible to say, "you shouldn't run from the police," while at the same time condemning a bad cop who murders a guy running from the cops.

Not breaking the law is too much work. 

Obviously running from cops and then fighting them is easier than sitting in your car while he writes you a $50 ticket.

Well, murdering people that resist arrest seems like a good solution.

FRY THE ******* COP

USE AN OLD ELECTRIC CHAIR. TELEVIZE IT TO EVERY PRECINCT IN AMERIKA

Posted by bad_luck on 4/16/2015 12:45:00 PM (view original):
Thanks, Perry Mason.

Just running from the cops/resisting arrest isn't enough to warrant deadly force. There's a standard that has to be met and it's extremely unlikely that the defense will be able to convince anyone that Scott met the standard.

It wasnt just running from the cops.... There was a 'tussle' and a grab at the cops taser also.

Posted by bronxcheer on 4/16/2015 3:27:00 PM (view original):
FRY THE ******* COP

USE AN OLD ELECTRIC CHAIR. TELEVIZE IT TO EVERY PRECINCT IN AMERIKA

THAT'S ALREADY OFF THE TABLE