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Dashcam footage shows Delaware police officer kicking suspect in face
Fox News ^ | 5/8/2015 | Fox News Staff

Posted on 05/08/2015 5:55:55 PM PDT by Usagi_yo

Dashcam video released Thursday shows a black suspect being kicked in the face by a white Delaware police who was charged last week with assault.

The video, recorded August 2013, was released by Dover police after a federal judge ruled last week that it was no longer considered confidential. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed on behalf of the suspect by the American Civil Liberties Union.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: delaware; donutwatch; policebrutality
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Cops get huge and undeserved deference, even when they are guilty, as he wasn't indicted the first time. Probably the DA didn't want it and did a bad job presenting it the first time.

Internal investigations are a sham. If you ever hear that uttered, duck cause a load of bullshit is coming your way.

Interesting to note:

August 2013 -- Date of event

November 2013 -- Defendant placed on paid administrative leave

June 2013 -- It was found he did not follow department policy, probably admonished, and placed back on duty.

March 2014 -- First Grand Jury Dismissal.

April 2015 -- Judge orders the release of the dash cam video.

April 2015 -- New DA decides to sic another Grand Jury on the defendant.

May 4, 2015 -- defendant arrested and suspended without pay after Grand Jury indictment.

May 7, 2015 -- Video released.

Interpret it as you see fit.

1 posted on 05/08/2015 5:55:55 PM PDT by Usagi_yo
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To: Usagi_yo

Also “intersting to note”:

“A previous grand jury declined to indict Webster in March 2014, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, after reviewing the case, found no violation of Dickerson’s civil rights.”


2 posted on 05/08/2015 6:05:22 PM PDT by Gator113 (~~Cruz, OR LOSE~~ Ted Cruz the only true Conservative in this race.)
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To: Gator113

intersting = interesting


3 posted on 05/08/2015 6:06:21 PM PDT by Gator113 (~~Cruz, OR LOSE~~ Ted Cruz the only true Conservative in this race.)
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To: Usagi_yo

I can’t think of one reason to kick the guy in the face other than out of control rage. He should not be allowed to carry a gun. Much less a gun and a badge.


4 posted on 05/08/2015 6:11:49 PM PDT by VerySadAmerican (I'm very sad for my country. Personally, I've never been happier.)
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To: Usagi_yo

The other officer looks like from his stance there is a ongoing confrontation with the black man, maybe he was trying to keep him down and that was the closest thing to him. Who knows anymore they are sometimes high and dangerous. Why are they bringing it back up, they getting all the old cases and reviving them?


5 posted on 05/08/2015 6:17:16 PM PDT by easternsky
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With edited dashcam video, no less?

Why "If you don't do anything wrong, you shouldn't fear surveillance" is a fool's argument.

6 posted on 05/08/2015 6:20:17 PM PDT by 9thLife ("Life is a military endeavor..." -- Francis)
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To: 9thLife

So no video on the first try?


7 posted on 05/08/2015 6:24:48 PM PDT by easternsky
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To: easternsky

RIots need Inspiration...

that is the answer!


8 posted on 05/08/2015 6:35:02 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: Usagi_yo

You tube => https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BYaqz3LL0A


9 posted on 05/08/2015 6:38:21 PM PDT by Ken H (What happens on the internet stays on the internet.)
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I see that you either have a typo in your time line, or you just threw in an unrelated incident.

Care to clarify?

10 posted on 05/08/2015 6:44:31 PM PDT by sarasmom
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To: MeshugeMikey

My thoughts exactly


11 posted on 05/08/2015 6:46:08 PM PDT by easternsky
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To: sarasmom

I’ve reviewed the dates. They seem absolute according to the OP src. I interpreted everything that said “last week” as late April. Anything that happened pre-2015 was given in a month/year format, while anything 2015 was referenced as “last week” or ex: “on Tuesday”. So you’ll have to provide the enumerated example for me to check what’s possibly wrong.


12 posted on 05/08/2015 6:54:04 PM PDT by Usagi_yo (Police are just armed bureaucrats.)
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Were supposed to be bumpkins who cant possibly figure out the tactics these vile jerks use to meet their needs.

How About I Launch ....a Draw a Reprehensible Thug Cartoon Contest??


13 posted on 05/08/2015 6:54:56 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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Thinking that would be way serious, they would go berserk.


14 posted on 05/08/2015 7:03:38 PM PDT by easternsky
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Berserk is the perfect word...there.!!


15 posted on 05/08/2015 7:05:36 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
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To: Usagi_yo

Perhaps you should go back and check your posts.

Or does June come after August in your world?


16 posted on 05/08/2015 7:20:49 PM PDT by sarasmom
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Now, that is a blindside, cheap shot kick in the face.

I suspect the officer didn't have the forethought to draw his heater and blast him once or twice. Too many witnesses on a busy roadway, most likely. so, a quick kick to the face.....just to show him who is large and in charge.

17 posted on 05/08/2015 7:29:20 PM PDT by Thumper1960 (A modern so-called "Conservative" is a shadow of a wisp of a vertebrate human being.)
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There were several suspects still at large in this incident, including a man in a yellow shirt with a gun...is it your expectation that the two officers should pussyfoot around with one suspect who seems ambivalent about complying when there are other armed and dangerous suspects roaming around?


18 posted on 05/08/2015 7:41:23 PM PDT by mac_truck (Aide toi et dieu t aidera)
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To: Usagi_yo

Another day and another example of an out-of-control cop. Charged with assault, hopefully a nice long jail sentence. Nice if they can find the people that covered for him and fire them while they are at it.


19 posted on 05/08/2015 8:40:31 PM PDT by Reno89519 (For every illegal or H1B with a job, there's an American without one. Muslim = Nazi = Evil)
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Hope they throw the book at the officer. Genuine abuse of power cannot be tolerated. Especially by people in trusted positions.


20 posted on 05/08/2015 9:11:49 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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