sportsfan41 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 The officer who fired the shot was on "60 Minutes" tonight. The key to her argument looks like it will be that she felt his left hand was reaching through the window which caused her to fear he was going to reach for a gun. While it's been a while since we discussed this I'm pretty sure there was an enhanced picture that showed the window up with Crutcher's blood sprayed on it. If my memory is correct then that's going to be a tough sell. Could be, but could she tell that it was up at the time? Most officers are trained to pay close attention to hands, because those are what will get you killed. With that said I thought she had acknowledged it was a sympathetic fire after the tazer had been deployed by another officer on scene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Could be, but could she tell that it was up at the time? Most officers are trained to pay close attention to hands, because those are what will get you killed. With that said I thought she had acknowledged it was a sympathetic fire after the tazer had been deployed by another officer on scene? The defense is definitely going to focus on the left hand supposedly dropping ( "supposedly" because you can't tell from the video). The prosecutor is going to focus on the window supposedly being up and the fact that the officer had already checked the vehicle (if we assume reports are true). If the defense attorney can get enough to say "yeah, maybe that hand was moving" then the officer could be safe. Note: in the interview last night she said she shot in order to protect herself. She did not say anything about shooting because of the taser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Here is the full interview Shots Fired, Peter Marino - 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Week 2 of the trial resumes today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I read that the window was actually down is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Reports say the verdict is in. Everyone is returning to the courthouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 NOT GUILTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I'm surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfan41 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I read that the window was actually down is that true? NOT GUILTY I'm surprised. They said there was expert testimony that supported the use of deadly force. With that said, I'm also surprised to an extent. Seemed like a sympathetic gunfire situation, perhaps it was. I guess we will find out in the coming days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 They said there was expert testimony that supported the use of deadly force. With that said, I'm also surprised to an extent. Seemed like a sympathetic gunfire situation, perhaps it was. I guess we will find out in the coming days. I dont know many facts about the case. Just surprised anytime a police officer on trial is found not guilty, i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfan41 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I dont know many facts about the case. Just surprised anytime a police officer on trial is found not guilty, i guess. Word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongSide Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I can't believe there isn't more coverage on this verdict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plantmanky Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Where are the riots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Rocket28 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Regardless of the facts, I think it's less backlash and coverage because it was a female officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 I dont know many facts about the case. Just surprised anytime a police officer on trial is found not guilty, i guess. You're surprised when an officer is found "not guilty?" How many guiltys have there been recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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