Minneapolis police in the news again

[Perd Hapley]

Here's something.

I've paid no attention to the racial/police brutality song and dance this time around (because I still have Ferguson fatigue), but during the Ferguson follies, the violence and arson and such would tend to happen after dark. Since we're apparently comfortable with governors and local officials ordering people to stay at home for months at a time, how about the mayors of the affected areas enforce a curfew?

Is it too much to ask for the malefactors in this ordeal to be executed by a knee to the neck?

[kgbsquirrel]

So, just for fun, and I apologize for the FB Links:

Dude is filmed calmly smashing windows and walking away, and is chased down by other protesters that aren't excited for vandalism.  https://www.facebook.com/inthenow/videos/254536622291839/

After video goes viral, the folks that sell that mask recognize the vandal as a St Paul cop: https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/100698518_3588834077798587_2788571447516200960_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_ohc=E-Fjc3vnQdMAX8SD011&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=629c058b0202e0ff5b437a7873ed173e&oe=5EF85550


I would call this unconfirmed and unvetted intel, but it is interesting.  I'd be interested to see if anyone tracks down the person claiming to have sold the the mask and gloves for an on record chat.

Also: "Someone hold my blunt!" is my new favorite thing to hear before a fight.

Cops character assassinating a righteous protest via vandalism.  I am Jack's utter lack of surprise.


I'm curious what AutoZone's insurance company will make of that when they file their claim.  Big Insurance versus MPD.  Winner?

[Pb]

So, just for fun, and I apologize for the FB Links:

Dude is filmed calmly smashing windows and walking away, and is chased down by other protesters that aren't excited for vandalism.  https://www.facebook.com/inthenow/videos/254536622291839/

After video goes viral, the folks that sell that mask recognize the vandal as a St Paul cop: https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/100698518_3588834077798587_2788571447516200960_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=110474&_nc_ohc=E-Fjc3vnQdMAX8SD011&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=629c058b0202e0ff5b437a7873ed173e&oe=5EF85550


I would call this unconfirmed and unvetted intel, but it is interesting.  I'd be interested to see if anyone tracks down the person claiming to have sold the the mask and gloves for an on record chat.

This man has the large majority of his face covered.  He can't be IDed based on this.

[Ron]

What the hell is happening today? This is the second thing related to CNN that  I agree with today. Van Jones of all people, and he's spot on.

https://twitchy.com/samj-3930/2020/05/29/weaponized-race-like-shed-been-trained-by-aryan-nation-van-jones-gets-way-too-honest-about-the-real-threat-to-black-americans-watch/

Once American blacks figure out they have a home in the Republican Party if they abandon shake downs and instead help with real solutions it's game over for the Dems.

Van Jones breaking bad is pretty big news.

[WLJ]

I've read antifa has been on the scene.

Good, glad someone is on the scene to stop the Trump supporters from rioting and looting.

[Angel Eyes]

Another Democrat chimes in:

[bedlamite]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1IG4NTMPio

[Perd Hapley]

Another Democrat chimes in:

Beautiful

[RocketMan]

Once American blacks figure out they have a home in the Republican Party if they abandon shake downs and instead help with real solutions it's game over for the Dems.

Van Jones breaking bad is pretty big news.

It would take the two fake preachers to agree with Van Jones before anyone would really start to listen.

[MillCreek]

Wow, I wonder if John Q. Public would get this level of service from the police:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8367991/Lines-cops-riot-gear-defend-house-officer-accused-killing-George-Floyd.html

[dogmush]

If I were a LEO, I think I might decline that duty.

[Fly320s]

The cop is being charged with 3rd degree murder and manslaughter, according to the article.  https://www.foxnews.com/us/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-on-george-floyd-violence

How does that work?  A murder and a manslaughter charge for one death?

[zxcvbob]

The cop is being charged with 3rd degree murder and manslaughter, according to the article.  https://www.foxnews.com/us/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-on-george-floyd-violence

How does that work?  A murder and a manslaughter charge for one death?

I assume they don't stack, but I don't know.  3rd degree murder is the right charge, but it only has a maximum penalty of 25 years.  I've been looking to see if there are any enhancers in MN to add additional prison time but I haven't found any.

If they go for 1st degree murder like the family wants they won't be able to prove it and he'll walk.

[cordex]

I assume they don't stack, but I don't know.  3rd degree murder is the right charge, but it only has a maximum penalty of 25 years.  I've been looking to see if there are any enhancers in MN to add additional prison time but I haven't found any.

If they go for 1st degree murder like the family wants they won't be able to prove it and he'll walk.

It is a federal thing, but what about 18 U.S. Code § 242?

[zxcvbob]

It is a federal thing, but what about 18 U.S. Code § 242?

That's what I'm hoping for.  There's no limits on that one. 

[lupinus]

Wow, I wonder if John Q. Public would get this level of service from the police:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8367991/Lines-cops-riot-gear-defend-house-officer-accused-killing-George-Floyd.html

From the article

Kjnaas exclusively told DailyMail.com, 'The cop hit me in the nuts. I was just stepping on the grass. I was 30 feet away from them.

'They shot me in the d**k. I didn't have anything in my hands. On a scale of one to 10 the pain is probably an 8. It was a good shot.'

[Ben]

The current autopsy report might make manslaughter the more likely charge for a conviction. There is apparently a second autopsy happening though.

[Northwoods]

The current autopsy report might make manslaughter the more likely charge for a conviction. There is apparently a second autopsy happening though.

Be interesting if they show that the cop was putting so little pressure on the guys neck that it didn't contribute to the death.  His life will still be effectively over even if that's the case.

As always, if just wait for a week or so, additional information comes out that all may not be as it appeared in the pictures/video.

[Ben]

Be interesting if they show that the cop was putting so little pressure on the guys neck that it didn't contribute to the death.  His life will still be effectively over even if that's the case.

As always, if just wait for a week or so, additional information comes out that all may not be as it appeared in the pictures/video.

If it were to in fact show that Floyd's underlying conditions were the cause, I'm not sure there would be any way to convict for even manslaughter, and anything less than that (even, for sake of argument only, if the cop is innocent) will cause riots that will put the Rodney King riots to shame. I'll be very glad to not live in a big city if that happens.

[bedlamite]

This has gotten bigger than MPLS.

https://www.redstate.com/nick-arama/2020/05/29/watch-cnn-building-in-atlanta-now-under-attack-from-rioters/

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house-on-lockdown-as-hundreds-protest-george-floyd-death

[WLJ]

Things have been blowing up here.
 

[charby]

Since we're apparently comfortable with governors and local officials ordering people to stay at home for months at a time, how about the mayors of the affected areas enforce a curfew?

News said that there was in a 8pm curfew tonight in the Twin Cities.

Pretty sure the protesters/rioters/etc far outnumber any cops, deputies, troopers and members of the MN NG.

Good luck enforcing that curfew, I'm just glad I live a bit over 2 hours away.

[WLJ]

Our finest 

Louisville cop takes aim and shoots reporter with pepper balls live on live TV
https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2020/05/29/louisville-cop-takes-aim-and-shoots-reporter-with-pepper-balls-live-on-live-tv/

[WLJ]

Downtown got trashed tonight.

[charby]

Holy fuckballs Minneapolis


https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/05/29/george-floyd-protesters-gather-at-minneapolis-police-5th-precinct-building/