Sandra Bland Death Ruled Suicide

[InItToWinIt]

Sandra Bland Death Ruled a Suicide by Hanging, Texas Prosecutor Says - NBC News

 

What a shame, suicide or not. Prayers to the family.

[Michael Corleone]

I have no doubt that this it true. But why was someone who answered the questions the way she did left unsupervised?

[Clyde]

I have no doubt that this it true. But why was someone who answered the questions the way she did left unsupervised?

 

A state report said the jail failed to follow procedures with regards to how often she was checked on as well as failing to prove they went through mental health issues training.

[Clyde]

Family attorney says the DA texted him saying Bland either swallowed or smoked a lot of pot AFTER she was in the jail.

 

Some are saying this video of a jail worker throwing something away while Bland is being taken out on a stretcher is suspicious.

 

https://twitter.com/stopbeingfamous/status/624376991513477120

[Clyde]

I saw a picture of her cell. Is it common to have trash cans in the cell?

[PurplePride92]

I feel awful for the family. Just a terrible situation.

[doomer]

Tragic any way one views it.

[Clyde]

At least 4 other black women have died unexpectedly in jail this month.

 

Odd.

[bugatti]

At least 4 other black women have died unexpectedly in jail this month.

 

Odd.

Is it? Not being difficult, I just have no basis to judge that off of. I've participated in 11 marathons, a few half marathons, some 5Ks, spectated, etc., and I can think of 5 deaths associated with the races in which I have been affiliated with. I don't know if that is odd, or just the fact if you take a grouping of thousands of people (not sure how many black women across the country are in jail, but it has to be in the 1000s), it shouldn't be a huge shock if an unexpected death occurs now and again.

[Clyde]

The arresting officer is in the process of being fired.

 

 

 

Texas Department of Public Safety Director Says Escalation of Sandra Bland's Traffic Stop Was Trooper's Fault - The Root

[sportsfan41]

The arresting officer is in the process of being fired.

 

Texas Department of Public Safety Director Says Escalation of Sandra Bland's Traffic Stop Was Trooper's Fault - The Root

 

If she doesn't kill herself in jail the officer keeps his job. That's pure politics right there.

[lawildcat]

He said: "Kid, I'm gonna put you in a cell. I want your wallet and your Belt."

 

I said, "Obie, I can understand your wantin' my wallet, so I don't have any money to spend in the cell, but what do you want my belt for?" and he said, "Kid, we don't want any hangin's."

 

I said, "Obie, did you think I was gonna hang myself for litterin'?"

 

 

Not making light of the matter but this is what keeps flashing in my head when I read this story. No way I am buying that she killed herself.

[MayfieldFan]

If she doesn't kill herself in jail the officer keeps his job. That's pure politics right there.

 

Yeah. Maybe he should sue her estate for his lost wages. On the other hand, he was a bad cop and deserves to be fired.

[sportsfan41]

Yeah. Maybe he should sue her estate for his lost wages. On the other hand, he was a bad cop and deserves to be fired.

 

I'm not familiar with the Officer's background. What has he done that he's being labeled a bad cop?

[MayfieldFan]

If your takeaway from this is that it was politics that cost him his job, then I should not have replied; it won't happen again.