[WayneS]

"McGee's actions are analyzed based on the totality of circumstances, which include McGee's knowledge of Dorner's previous threats and actions in the days and hours preceding these events, which gave rise to an atmosphere of fear and extreme anticipation," Rendon wrote. "Those circumstances created a situation in which a reasonable mistake of fact, namely that Dorner was driving the truck, nearly resulted in a horrific tragedy.

So basically, the judge is saying he panicked. At one time in this country, an ability to stay calm in high-pressure, life-threatening, situations was a requirement for becoming, and remaining, a police officer.

[WayneS]

Oops.

"McGee's actions are analyzed based on the totality of circumstances, which include McGee's knowledge of Dorner's previous threats and actions in the days and hours preceding these events, which gave rise to an atmosphere of fear and extreme anticipation," Rendon wrote. "Those circumstances created a situation in which a reasonable mistake of fact, namely that Dorner was driving the truck, nearly resulted in a horrific tragedy.

So basically, the DA is saying he panicked. At one time in this country, an ability to stay calm in high-pressure, life-threatening, situations was a requirement for becoming, and remaining, a police officer. >