Posted on 04/09/2016 7:36:36 AM PDT by mac_truck
The evidence in the May 17, 2015 Twin Peaks incident is voluminous. So, I put together some important video clips that tell the story in the clearest manner. I then attached the audio from the ONLY recorded police interview of a COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT WITNESS. He describes what he saw, including the fact that a Cossack pulled a gun first, Cossacks fired first, and the police fired on all of the bikers in what he describes as “automatic gun fire”.
Here are some additional facts from the evidence:
1) In August 2014, 3 Cossacks went to police complaining that they were getting picked on by the Bandidos. The police then started an investigation against the Bandidos (spending a massive amount of resources).
2) Between August 2014 and May 17, 2015, even though the police had spent enormous amount of money on the investigation, the police could not find any substantial evidence to support the Cossack's complaint.
3) There was a Texas Confederation of Clubs and Independents Meeting scheduled at the Twin Peaks in Waco, TX for May 17, 2015. The Texas Confederation of Clubs and Independents is a political action organization that was meeting to discuss politics, legislation, and constitutional rights on issues effecting motorcyclists. Cossacks are not members and were not invited. Noone except the Cossacks and police knew that they were coming. The COCI meeting was not usually held in Waco, but this was a multi-regional meeting with a key-note speaker, and Waco was chosen because it is centrally located between Austin and Dallas (so that more people could attend).
4) Numerous law enforcement agencies set up at the Waco Twin Peaks and were literally prepared for war. Police were working with at least 3 Cossacks, the Cossacks were not invited to the meeting, no one knew the Cossacks were coming except the police and the Cossacks, and the police set up substantial surveillance as well. The Cossacks showed up with 70+ members and supporters.
5) As soon as a small group of Bandidos arrived, they were immediately surrounded by 50+ Cossacks and an argument ensued. At this time, other Cossacks were posting up in strategic positions and at least 1 Cossack was caught on security camera brandishing a pistol while the Cossacks were surrounding the Bandidos and before the argument started.
6) Of the 2 (and only 2) independent witnesses that saw the first shot, both told police that a Cossack pulled a gun 1st and shot a Bandido with a blue shirt in the shoulder.
7) None of the independent witnesses corroborate Cossack claims that Bandidos drew weapons and fired 1st- not even 1. All independent witnesses saw the opposite.
8) Very shortly after the first shot, and during the fight, law enforcement (who were ready with their AR15 rifles and tactical gear) started firing on the group of bikers, regardless of whether those bikers were actually involved in the fight (some were running away).
9) On video, 3 different Cossacks are seen firing guns on groups of bikers that are on the ground covering themselves. 2 of these Cossacks were shot while they were firing on others. Another Cossack was shot and killed while he was attacking people with a large chain.
10) Jesus "Mohawk" Rodriguez (Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient) was not a member of any club, but was there for the political meeting. When the fight started, video shows him throat punch a Cossack that is brandishing a gun and Mohawk takes him down (likely saving lives). While they are on the ground wrestling, a different Cossack approached, kicks Mohawk in the head, pulls out a gun, and shoots Mohawk in the face (killing him). That Cossack then walks over to where there are people on the ground guarding themselves and opens fire. The shooter then drops as if he was shot.
The linked video released by a Nevada attorney provides one of the best looks so far at what took place in the parking lot that day, including several of the bikers getting killed.
Recommended viewing for anyone interested in this case.
Stubbs was described in the news at a lawyer for the Bandidos. Is that true?
There's a connection there for sure.
You’d think the Banditos were a bunch of innocent angels who just all happened to be meeting at a Twin Peaks for a political meeting and to listen to a keynote speaker.
Ridiculous.
BTW, the word is “affecting”, not “effecting”.
Actually it was regularly scheduled Texas Confederation of Clubs meeting and there was closer to a hundred dues paying motorcycle clubs represented...not just Bandidos.
So the Cossacks were not members of the “political” group and were not invited to attend the meeting at Twin Peaks, BUT only the Cossacks and police knew about it. The Cossacks are said to have known they were under the guns of police snipers, but started shooting innocent people anyway. Yeah...
Whatever the real truth may be, the ten points in this post amount to internally inconsistent advocacy for the Bandidos, not an independent assessment of facts.
The Cossacks were the ones brandishing weapons and using them to maim and kill people...why don’t you watch the video and see for yourself?
Bookmarked.
“The Cossacks were the ones brandishing weapons and using them to maim and kill people...why don’t you watch the video and see for yourself?”
Eight Cossacks dead. One Bandido.
I think you can start updating your list TG...Jesse Rodriguez was definitely shot with a handgun at close range.
Judging from the video I’d also say that at least one or two of the bikers died from police bullets...and deservedly so.
You know, its almost more interesting to see who isn’t posting on this topic now that there’s new information to look at.
What happened to all the “experts”?
“The last of six bikers charged in sealed indictments last month for their alleged involvement in the Twin Peaks shootout was being booked into the McLennan County Jail Monday morning.”
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