The Baltimore / Freddie Gray situation

[rhino]

The men in the photo above look really, really tough.

Jackboot fight!!!!

The men in this photo do not appear to be as tough as the men in the previous photo.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Officer: Van Driver was responsible for Freddie Gray - CNN.com

 

[Doug]

Yes, once you are in Police custody, the Police are responsible for your safety. They ae expected to protect you from harm by others, environmental dangers (falling down stairs, etc.), and from harming yourself (suicide watch, for example).

 

[Denny347]

Yes, once you are in Police custody, the Police are responsible for your safety. They ae expected to protect you from harm by others, environmental dangers (falling down stairs, etc.), and from harming yourself (suicide watch, for example).

Sure, too a degree. I've loaded up prisoners into the wagon only to have them beat the snot out of themselves inside. The wagon is the safest way to transport a violent prisoner, even while flailing around inside. I cannot protect him from EVERYTHING. If he injures himself, that is on him. The best we can do is drive straight to processing to reduce the amount of time inside the wagon. "Responsibility" also does not necessarily = criminal liability. Civil suit, possibly. However, they need to prove intent, or reckless indifference. The seatbelt is BS. We have the same wagon set-ups but there are straps against the back of the bench for the prisoners to hold onto while cuffed behind their backs. Not seatbelting him is not recklessness. If the driver intentionally threw him around inside the van, that is one thing. However, that would be tough to prove.

 

[Doug]

Thanks for your input and perspective.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Freddie Gray Van Driver Found Not Guilty of Murder « CBS Baltimore

 

[Expat]

The prosecutor should resign and apologize for putting everyone through this travesty.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

The prosecutor should resign and apologize for putting everyone through this travesty.

Yup. Political prosecution should have political consequences.... Minimum.

 

[foszoe]

The prosecutor should resign and apologize for putting everyone through this travesty.

Don't forget the mayor

 

[rhino]

Don't forget the mayor

The Baltimore mayor is in Indy for the mayor's convention. She's the boss.

 

[Hawkeye]

Riot time again?

 

[bobzilla]

Riot time again?

Of course, the new 4K curved TV's are out.

 

[ghuns]

Of course, the new 4K curved TV's are out.

INGO bus trip?

Or is somebody organizing a "group loot" for those that can't go?

 

[HoughMade]

I don't think there was any rioting during at the last acquittal.

Hopefully there will not be for this one....or the next.

 

[ghuns]

I don't think there was any rioting during at the last acquittal.

Hopefully there will not be for this one....or the next.

So you're saying no bus trip?

Hey, not so fast. Refresh my memory, what was the average daily temperature after the last acquittal?

Nevermind, I googled, 63 degrees. That is a little on the chilly side for riot season. The current forecast is for highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 60s. That's prime riot weather right there. There is a chance of thunderstorms though, so there could be a rain delay.

 

[HoughMade]

So you're saying no bus trip?

Hey, not so fast. Refresh my memory, what was the average daily temperature after the last acquittal?

Nevermind, I googled, 63 degrees. That is a little on the chilly side for riot season. The current forecast is for highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 60s. That's prime riot weather right there. There is a chance of thunderstorms though, so there could be a rain delay.

Your point about the weather, though humorous, is sound.

 

[ghuns]

Your point about the weather, though humorous, is sound.

God help 'em if the next acquittal comes in August.

If I were ever to find myself in Baltimore, in August, I'd prolly wanna riot too. That or just die.

 

[bobzilla]

God help 'em if the next acquittal comes in August.

If I were ever to find myself in Baltimore, in August, I'd prolly wanna riot too. That or just die.

I find myself in baltimore in august, I took a wrong turn somewhere and am lost as hell.

 

[HoughMade]

For once, I agree with a union.

http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/32291300/the-latest-union-demands-end-to-freddie-gray-prosecutions

 

[actaeon277]

Marilyn Mosby To Face New Counts Including Malicious Prosecution ? Law Officer


Marilyn Mosby To Face New Counts Including Malicious Prosecution


Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby will face a slew of new counts, including malicious prosecution and false arrest in a lawsuit brought by two Baltimore cops according to the DCNF.