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Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
Sun May 31, 2020, 08:22 AM May 2020

After the protests are over and they get back to investigating, filing charges and jailing...

I wonder if a group will be given the responsibility of reviewing previous deaths of blacks in Minneapolis? The reason I ask is that with the casual manner Chauvin displayed while waiting out the clock on Mr. Floyd, the thought haunts me that this is not a first time he's used that tactic. Also, with the others aiding/abetting by holding Floyd down, they didn't argue the point...like they'd been there/done that before. Even with bystanders telling them to let Floyd up, they didn't make a move. Chauvin even had his hand in his pocket. How more relaxed can you get?

If I were a citizen of Minneapolis, I would insist a review be undertaken on previous deaths. I suspect Mr. Floyd is the tip of the iceberg.

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After the protests are over and they get back to investigating, filing charges and jailing... (Original Post) Frustratedlady May 2020 OP
The hand in the pocket is to put more force one his leg Merlot May 2020 #1
good point scarytomcat May 2020 #2

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
1. The hand in the pocket is to put more force one his leg
Sun May 31, 2020, 09:39 AM
May 2020

From what I've read it's part of the manuver they learn in training.

So not casual, but more evidence of intent.

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