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To: pnut22

> Most medical errors are corrected in civil cases. btw <

Yes. And I gotta tell you, I’m really torn about this particular case. As you noted, the cop absolutely did not mean to kill that suspect. It was 100% an accident.

But does her negligence rise to the level of criminal behavior? The more I think of it, the more I think it does not (and trust me, I’m no cop-lover).


31 posted on 12/20/2021 11:53:41 AM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: Leaning Right

I always come back to the state having to prove it was not an accident. A certain amount of negligence occurs in virtually all accidents.

I also think (solely my opinion) is that the accident occurred when she actually pulled the trigger. Both weapons had triggers. If I understand correctly you are trained to fire once with a taser and twice with a Glock. (I could be wrong on this as I am not a cop) She fired once.


33 posted on 12/20/2021 12:07:58 PM PST by pnut22
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To: Leaning Right

You’re saying Chauvin intended to kill Floyd?


70 posted on 12/20/2021 3:47:56 PM PST by daler
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To: Leaning Right

“It was 100% an accident.

But does her negligence rise to the level of criminal behavior”

Even accidents can be criminal acts. Culpable Negligence. Second Degree manslaughter.

“t (and trust me, I’m no cop-lover).”

And neither a lawyer.


78 posted on 12/20/2021 6:52:04 PM PST by TexasGator (UF)
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