To: heterosupremacist
I read the pdf file of the judge's decision.It seems that self defense was much more likely than “murder”.Sounds like the cop was smart to opt for a “bench trial”...it seems likely that he would faced an OJ jury.
To: Gay State Conservative
If a citizen had done the same thing, would he have been acquitted? Very doubtful. Cops seem to live by a different set of laws than the rest of us do.
4 posted on
09/16/2017 3:27:35 PM PDT by
coloradan
(The US has become a banana republic, except without the bananas - or the republic.)
To: Gay State Conservative
When the facts are on your side...
Jury trials are always dicey
9 posted on
09/16/2017 3:46:20 PM PDT by
Nifster
(I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
To: Gay State Conservative
My guess is his lawyer suggested it.
Either way. VERY smart. a judge is more likely to disconnect from “feelings” than your average off the street jury member.
10 posted on
09/16/2017 3:46:36 PM PDT by
cableguymn
(We need a redneck in the white house....)
To: Gay State Conservative
Which is precisely why we have a jury system.
13 posted on
09/16/2017 3:50:18 PM PDT by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: Gay State Conservative
Sounds like the cop was smart to opt for a “bench trial".Every cop on trial asks for a change of venue. If that is denied, he waives his right to a jury (resulting in a bench trial). As long as he gets either, he's usually in good shape.
24 posted on
09/16/2017 6:45:04 PM PDT by
Repeal 16-17
(Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
To: Gay State Conservative
For last 8 year the USA went nuts prosecuting police and individuals alike for shooting black thugs in self defense after all the nation wanted show 0bungler were not racists
30 posted on
09/17/2017 6:40:25 AM PDT by
okie 54
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