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2 Cops arrested for shooting unarmed dad and killing his kid (Original Post) zebonaut Nov 2015 OP
Louisiana Roy Rolling Nov 2015 #1
I appreciate the fast way it was handled. And the murder charges. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2015 #5
KATC Investigates: Several lawsuits pending against Marksville officers accused in death of 6-year-o Malraiders Nov 2015 #2
I'm stunned by the lack of applause dickthegrouch Nov 2015 #3
Given how difficult it is to find cops guilty of their criminal deeds Malraiders Nov 2015 #4
Finally, NOLALady Nov 2015 #6
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #7
The victims are white? That DOES put a slant on the issue. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2015 #8
Yes Dixiegirl..Message to non-wite peace officers N/T bonniebgood Nov 2015 #10
That's too bad HassleCat Nov 2015 #9

Roy Rolling

(6,917 posts)
1. Louisiana
Sat Nov 7, 2015, 11:49 AM
Nov 2015

Louisiana politicians are deservedly the target of criticism. But there are some strange and unique vibes going on there. Sure, New Orleans, but there is more.

A state that has fallen for the Republican phony promises is poised to boot them out of office and elect a Democrat as governor. And now, in a very short time, Louisiana State Police have brought charges against two rogue cops who, apparently, murdered an innocent bystander child while playing cops.

Every now and then we get it right because good people continue to demand it despite the opposition. That's how we roll---on the river.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
5. I appreciate the fast way it was handled. And the murder charges.
Sat Nov 7, 2015, 12:33 PM
Nov 2015

Marksville is the size of my lil town, something like that is a huge deal in our small communities, as well as having national importance.

The trial or trials will be bear watching now.
Would love to see a jury that matches the town demographics.

Malraiders

(444 posts)
2. KATC Investigates: Several lawsuits pending against Marksville officers accused in death of 6-year-o
Sat Nov 7, 2015, 12:04 PM
Nov 2015

KATC Investigates: Several lawsuits pending against Marksville officers accused in death of 6-year-old

http://www.katc.com/story/30460349/katc-investigates-several-lawsuits-pending-against-officers-accused-in-shooting-death-of-6-year-old

dickthegrouch

(3,174 posts)
3. I'm stunned by the lack of applause
Sat Nov 7, 2015, 12:10 PM
Nov 2015

Such an egregious breach.
I would not have been able to help myself if I'd been in the audience, I'd have applauded that arrest statement.

The only thing that really worries me now:
The bad cops know the writing is on the wall for this kind of stupidity. Are the really bad ones going to try to get their "free murder" in before it's too late?

Malraiders

(444 posts)
4. Given how difficult it is to find cops guilty of their criminal deeds
Sat Nov 7, 2015, 12:18 PM
Nov 2015

in the US, maybe the appluase is being reserved for the guilty verdict.

Response to zebonaut (Original post)

 

HassleCat

(6,409 posts)
9. That's too bad
Sat Nov 7, 2015, 01:17 PM
Nov 2015

If we hold the police accountable for their actions, how can we expect them to protect us?

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