sounds like nonsense to me, but for sure that movie was pretty bad.
Not sure special police training is required to decide if your life is in danger.
He did not kill a man for texting, he killed him because he got attacked by him.
The headline should read “idiot attacks man who complained about texting, gets shot”
“...cop who killed man in movie theater for texting...” Once again, a false headline from our enemies in the media.
“In his entire career that is the most he has ever been scared? Absolutely unreal,”
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Yep gotta watch out for that ‘popcorn’.
It’ll scare you every time.
Sounds good. Now what can we do about that guy who talks back to the screen?
The events described in this article bear little resemblance to the actual trial. I watched the trial, I doubt that this reporter saw any of it. I agree with the verdict, but it was a close call for the jury. Clearly, they did not believe the prosecution and I don’t either.
Sounds like a civilian would have been convicted under the same circumstances. A case of police privilege, something I don't care for.
Based upon my limited knowledge of the case, I'd have voted to convict.
Classic disparity of force.
Did the wife also attack him? He shot her in the hand. On the surface, it sounds like there was over reacting going on all around.
In a dark theatre it’s difficult to know what weapons your opponent may be hiding... So it’s always best to shoot first and then ask questions later... Worked out pretty good for this dude.
So he wasn’t killed for texting he was killed for physically attacking the man.
“Retired Florida cop who killed man in movie theater for texting acquitted of murder”
Correction:
“Retired Florida cop who killed man during confrontation in movie theater acquitted of murder”
I hate how the MSM feels the need to sensationalize headlines. It is deceptive. Their headline implies that he approached someone texting in the theater and shot him.
No wonder that people have lost confidence in the MSM.
“Curtis Reeves, 79, was charged with second-degree murder after he gunned down 43-year-old Chad Oulson during a matinee screening of “Lone Survivor” in suburban Pasco County.”
Well, in his defense, it is a good movie.
All I know from this story is that Chad Oulson won’t be causing a problem in another theater, throwing popcorn on anyone or trying to assault anyone again. Ever.
Just ask yourself - is this was john doe that shot someone for throwing popcorn in his face, what would you think?
i did not know about the cellphone
he was assaulted and responded appropriately
I find it funny that the same people who will accuse the main stream media of being fake news will buy what they’re selling and do no research at all before forming an opinion. This case is a prime example. I did not watch the trial, but I watched Andrew Branca’s summary every day. The jury reached its not guilty verdict because, after seeing the real evidence, they had no choice.
The magical blue suit protects even when retired. If you or I had done this, we’d be sitting in a cell for the rest of our lives.