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[Qwell]

Not usually one to do this, I don't know the full story, I don't know if the guy had a wrap sheet, and yes I found this from another forum. I'm sure nothing will actually be done, but at least the guy did get a settlement of $3 million after the incident.

Link to article where "Prosecutors: Not Enough Evidence Cops Who Shot Unarmed Man 16 Times As He Laid In Bed Acted With ‘Malice’"

And another link to an article earlier after the $3 million settlement, and when a judge ruled the shooting justified.

I really do wish they would at least change when a no knock (assuming this was one of those, they don't say, but it sure sounds like one) could be used. I'm sure there are lots of them that happen without issue, but this kind of stuff needs to stop happening, especially with "no fault found" after a huge accident. I would hope the departments at least have an honest post mortem to discuss what went wrong and lead to the bad result.

 

[beane316]

Damn, that's crazy.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

Did they find crack sprinkled on the man in his bed?

Seriously, it's corruption at its finest. How do you NOT charge motherfuckers because they won't give a statement?

 

[badcrumble]

It's not the job of prosecutors to *defend*, but of course this shit happens. Prosecutor offices need to be cozy with the police department, and that results in corruption.

 

[J10]

This is insane. Absurd. Ridiculous.

 

[Skeyser]

So he survived getting shot 16 times? Damn

 

[Mammoth Jones]

At least he got paid

And I'd like to point out that after surgeries and rehab 3 million is NOTHING. He got ripped off and shouldn't have settled.

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

At least he got paid

 

[Corgi]

so what happens if a cop shoots another cop? how does the law work for that?

 

[Air Zombie Meat]

Wow. Even being asleep in bed can be seen as threatening enough to justify a shooting.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

so what happens if a cop shoots another cop? how does the law work for that?

All the other cops ritualistically kill the murderous cop in an act of mob justice.

 

[Maxim726X]

so what happens if a cop shoots another cop? how does the law work for that?

It's like dividing by zero- The universe folds in on itself.

 

[Tagyhag]

so what happens if a cop shoots another cop? how does the law work for that?

Whoever's friendlier with the higher ups.

 

[CrankyJay]

And I'd like to point out that after surgeries and rehab 3 million is NOTHING. He got ripped off and shouldn't have settled.

holy shit, he lived?

 

[Floridian]

so what happens if a cop shoots another cop? how does the law work for that?

What race are the cops though?

 

[hipbabboom]

WOW! Just WOW!

So let me get this straight... The state works out a back-room deal with the victim to essentially pay him hush money and then turn around and have a judge rule the crime the cops committed was justified so that (attempting-)murderer cops can keep their positions.


Fucking WOW! So we have unstable individuals with guns who can unload on us while in our beds roaming free. We have a state that will literally allow tampering of a witness. We have a justice system that can buy the innocence of criminals who commit crimes?!

WOW. just wow...

 

[Browny]

Even if you remove the fact that it was the police shooting him, being shot 16 times and living to tell the tale is quite remarkable.

But the fact that it was the police, and he was asleep? That's some top quality bullshit right there.

And fuck the prosecutors too.

 

[Corgi]

What race are the cops though?

every

 

[Valhelm]

I'd take the three million if I was in his shoes. It would be great to see the police department be punished, but that much money will be just as life-changing as the shooting.

But the fact that it was the police, and he was asleep? That's some top quality bullshit right there.

He wasn't asleep. He reached for something under his bed, so the police acted brutally, assuming he had a gun.

 

[Corgi]

I'd take the three million if I was in his shoes. It would be great to see the police department be punished, but that much money will be just as life-changing as the shooting.

curious how much of that cash would be required to rehabilitate. Getting shot 16 times probably not too good for your average human body.

 

[WalkMan]

We have to consider the totality of evidence before we lay judgement. Not enough information in the sparse article.

 

[Qwell]

I can honestly say now I wouldn't be surprised to see an article of cops shooting a corpse found in a funeral home at this point.

 

[Floridian]

So he survived getting shot 16 times? Damn

He must have had the guardian spirit of 50 cent protecting him.

 

[Mass Effect]

And I'd like to point out that after surgeries and rehab 3 million is NOTHING. He got ripped off and shouldn't have settled.

Maybe part of the settlement was for them to also cover the cost of the medical expenses as well.

Probably not, but one could hope.

 

[lednerg]

...as he was lying in bed.

 

[therapist]

So he survived getting shot 16 times? Damn

Crazy! Does that beat robocop?

 

[brickarts295]

I..em...what?

 

[Ekdrm2d1]

So he survived getting shot 16 times? Damn

.

 

[Suburban_Nooblet]

That is absurd. I am truly curious as to what in the fuck they were thinking? It almost seems like a personal vendetta.

 

[wildfire]

They fucked up. The victim lived and now the city has to pay.

Seriously this is horrible.

 

[Saint Gregory]

And I'd like to point out that after surgeries and rehab 3 million is NOTHING. He got ripped off and shouldn't have settled.

That's only one of his lawsuits, he still has another.

He wasn't asleep. He reached for something under his bed, so the police acted brutally, assuming he had a gun.

That's always the police explanation for these shootings though. They burst into someone else's house in the middle of the night and then act like they're the ones with the first right to defend themselves. It's an incredible line of thinking when it's impossible for them to be 100% sure they're in the right house and after the right person.

 

[Suburban_Nooblet]

I'd take the three million if I was in his shoes. It would be great to see the police department be punished, but that much money will be just as life-changing as the shooting.



He wasn't asleep. He reached for something under his bed, so the police acted brutally, assuming he had a gun.

He was probably just checking his missed texts while he had been asleep.

 

[wildfire]

He wasn't asleep. He reached for something under his bed, so the police acted brutally, assuming he had a gun.

Well the 2 versions are:

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle...d-again-for-2-officers-who-shot-man-16-times/

In their search of the home, Rongen and Thompson fired in a darkened bedroom after Theoharis, according to Rongen, claimed that he had three guns and reached under a mattress

Theoharis disputes that account in his federal suit, alleging Rongen and Thompson fired at him after asking for identification. Theoharis contends that he reached to the floor for his wallet and was turning back with it when he was struck with about 16 shots in the face, arm, legs and abdomen.

I know whose testimony I will believe in light of how the cops refused to give a statement for weeks.

 

[Corgi]

Always wondered...does stand your ground law apply against police?

if I hear noises in my house at the dead at night, ill be lock and loaded for sure.

 

[FiggyCal]

Dehumanizing dreams

 

[alterno69]

Always wondered...does stand your ground law apply against police?

if I hear noises in my house at the dead at night, ill be lock and loaded for sure.

I wonder about this too, if you go into someones house unnanounced and violently, what the hell do you expect.

 

[Pepiope]

I wonder about this too, if you go into someones house unnanounced and violently, what the hell do you expect.

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/man-shot-cops-no-knock-raid-acquitted-charges/

He was found not guilty.

 

[Deleted member 13876]

We have to consider the totality of evidence before we lay judgement. Not enough information in the sparse article.

Clearly the fact he survived means he must have possessed supernatural powers that could have put the cop in danger as he lay there in his bed. Cop may just have prevented a Wolverine berserker rage.

 

[Corgi]

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/man...itted-charges/

He was found not guilty.

oh yeah, now i remember. There was fuss about this last year when Marvin Guy was in this situation too, is now facing death penalty charges. Dude is black.

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/prosecutor-seeking-death-penalty-officer-killed-knock-raid/



no knock raids is idiotic... puts civilians and poice in unnecessary danger.