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Originally Posted by B767drvr
I honestly don't know the legal particulars of this shooting. Some cops say legal, others say no. I've heard "lawful but awful".
Common sense dictates that if you drive drunk, pass out in a fast-food drive-thru line, attack/physically assault and overpower TWO cops, then steal one of the cop's tasers and fire it at him... to a large extent, you own what comes your way.
Just watched the video again and the police were very cordial. Mr. Brooks is the one who initiated and attacked the cops. He threw two punches at one of the officers. The attacked officer responded by firing his taser at Mr. Brooks. In what world is it okay to physically attack a police officer? Why is anyone possibly defending Mr. Brook's action?
Like I said before... it's not a difficult concept - cooperate with the police, defend yourself in front of a judge, and everyone lives another day.
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Do you understand why he resisted being handcuffed? He was turning his life around but was on probation and being arrested would send him back to jail. Why did they have to cuff him? He was cordial and was no threat to anyone, just let him walk home.