The problem is that the leftist media makes the definitions---they know full well that the vast majority of us don't advocate making widows and orphans because of some lousy speeding ticket; they'll do their utmost to propagate such a belief. It depends on what side of the fence you are from I suppose. If they want to paint you as a 'right winger', then you are a villian, you murdered this cop.
If you are Mumia Abu-Jamal, Hollywood comes to your aid, and you give commencement speeches at graduations.