“Looks bad for the police, the paddy wagon nickle ride is famous, it started with Boston and NYPD but I thought it was eliminated years ago because of these issues.
Both Blacks and Whites have been brutally abused in the back of patty wagons for over 100 years. I don’t think this is racial, but the rioters certainly think so.”
Freddie dragged his feet across the ground heading to the van. I say he is an addict/dealer. He’s been in jail many times. Maybe he was under the influence of drugs when put into the van.
Maybe he thinks that if he gets hurt, he will go to the hospital, instead of jail
If the “rough ride” killed him, it looks like manslaughter. I don’t think the police should mete out punishments. That is for courts, judges and juries.
If Freddie Gray had stood up during the ride, it wouldn’t be anything at all. It only needs to be shown the driver drove with reasonable due care.