Something everyone should consider in these situations. Whether you're a cop-basher or cops-are-always-right type, nothing is ever what it may seem in a news report. I've seen the news media get it wrong more than right in many cases. Add to that, they will only give you portions of a story leaving out relevant details. You can't make judgments about the guilt or innocence of cops or criminals based on the news so easily.
Exactly my point, thank you.
I live in Charlotte. The only reason I can think of for a local station in the DC area to run this story, AFTER EDITING THE SECURITY VIDEO, is to continue the propaganda “Cops bad” line.
There should be a Conservatism 101 course in which one of the first lessons taught is that the news media is NOT about sharing information, it’s about perpetuating an agenda.
Anyone who watches this story and finds themselves with an obligatory, knee-jerk reaction of anger towards some “evil officers!” is having their emotions manipulated by the media, plain and simple.