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Brave Judge Refuses to Throw Accused White Cop to the Mob, Sums Up Ruling in 1 EPIC Sentence
Conservative Tribune ^ | 5/26/15

Posted on 05/25/2015 10:28:17 PM PDT by Impala64ssa

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge John O’Donnell did something absolutely amazing on Saturday, when he chose to acquit white Cleveland cop Michael Brelo of manslaughter in the 2012 killing of two lawbreakers who sent police on a 22-mile car chase.

“Brelo’s entire use of deadly force was a constitutionally reasonable response to an objectionably reasonably perceived threat of great bodily harm,” the judge announced.

He added, “I will not sacrifice him to the public frustrated by historical mistreatment at the hands of other officers.”

What occurred in 2012 was that a couple, Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams, were driving past the Cleveland police headquarters when their vehicle backfired. The police thought that perhaps someone had fired a weapon, so they began pursuing the couple’s vehicle.

But rather than simply stop, the couple chose to lead the police on a dangerous high-speed chase. The pursuit eventually ended when their vehicle rammed into a police car in a middle school parking lot, after which they drove toward one officer.

Likewise, protesters in Cleveland took to the streets to confront police officers. One of them threw an object through a store window. Protesters also tried to make an issue out of “the fact that Brelo is white and Russell and Williams were black.”

The judge apparently didn’t care about race, however, because he chose to make his decision based on the actual facts.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the Department of Justice, which has chosen to “review the testimony and evidence” because second-guessing the objective and non-biased decision of a white judge is the thing to do these days.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: 2012; backfire; cleveland; ohio; police
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To: Impala64ssa

We had a ‘72 Malibu. One backfire in ‘81. It was back in the day when companies would pay to have vehicles shipped when relocating. It took several months and the backfire happened when we first started driving it after 6 months of sitting wherever it was stored. A few tweaks, it was fine.

We sold it in ‘85 and new owner was still driving it in ‘95. Best car ever. Had we known how it compared to cars manufactured later, we would never have parted with it. After a few more GM cars we went Ford and Honda.


21 posted on 05/26/2015 4:40:12 AM PDT by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: Impala64ssa

Ferguson Protesters Now Protesting Over Not Getting Paid
NEWSMAX ^ | 25 May 2015 | John Blosser

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3293478/posts


22 posted on 05/26/2015 5:00:11 AM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: Sherman Logan
Such a rate of firing would seem to be more appropriate for an infantry engagement in Fallujah.

If a soldier jumped on the hood of a car in Iraq, and emptied a full mag into the occupants, he would be court martialed.

23 posted on 05/26/2015 5:48:21 AM PDT by SpeakerToAnimals (I hope to earn a name in battle)
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To: exnavy

If it has actually backfired several times the muffler would be either blown OFF or blown OUT, resulting in a very loud exhaust. This I know from experience, having, as a juvenile delinquent intentionally backfired my old Plymouth by turning the ignition off an on (there’s a trick to it) and having to replace the blown muffler to pass state inspection.


24 posted on 05/26/2015 5:49:35 AM PDT by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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To: SpeakerToAnimals

Not all that familiar with the ROEs in Iraq, but the cops here do seem to operate under somewhat looser ones.

I wasn’t there, so don’t know what happened. But whenever somebody is “trying to run them down,” it apparently justifies shooting 100+ rounds.

If a cop can’t get away, I can see that. But most of the time it seems likely he can duck behind a car or tree. Then cops can use their vehicles, instead of bullets, to stop the car definitively.


25 posted on 05/26/2015 5:55:19 AM PDT by Sherman Logan
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To: ltc8k6
Don't know what the car was, but, within the last couple day I read that the passenger couldn't escape because her door was held shut by a C-clamp, "reasonably modern car..." may not be a good descriptor of their conveyance.
26 posted on 05/26/2015 6:26:50 AM PDT by RobinOfKingston (Just what is the difference between a "centrist democrat" and a "moderate republican?")
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To: Impala64ssa
“Brelo’s entire use of deadly force was a constitutionally reasonable response to an objectionably reasonably perceived threat of great bodily harm,” the judge announced.

I fail to see how standing on top of the hood of a non-moving car & firing into it is "reasonable" in any way.

We'll see how everyone likes these rulings when law enforcement expands who they come after in the future.

27 posted on 05/26/2015 6:51:01 AM PDT by gdani (No sacred cows)
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To: ltc8k6

Does the OLD trick of driving by, flipping the ignition switch of, then back on while rolling still work on modern cars? It used to bake a really loud bang 45 years ago.


28 posted on 05/26/2015 7:09:27 AM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar
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To: Fresh Wind

ROE for police is to basically follow and not be proactive in stopping a pursuit until all the T’s are crossed.


29 posted on 05/26/2015 7:14:02 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: A Navy Vet

That was fascinating information. Thank you.

All this technology is slightly before my time, and it is very interesting.

I am learning about this archaic concept called “vapor lock” right now. I don’t think vapor lock is even possible in a modern car.

Thoughts?


30 posted on 05/26/2015 8:09:18 AM PDT by T-Bone Texan
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To: Sherman Logan
"...with a three on the tree tranny...."

You just reminded me of the time I lived in San Francisco.

31 posted on 05/26/2015 8:10:22 AM PDT by T-Bone Texan
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To: A Navy Vet

Remember all, this event happened while driving, followed by a high speed chase. Not likely engine timing is a cause of a “backfire”.


32 posted on 05/26/2015 8:17:30 AM PDT by exnavy (BLOAT: buy lots of ammo train.)
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To: A Navy Vet

A friend of mine had an old VW Beetle, he claimed that when he drove it at around 35-40MPH in 3rd gear, if he heard a popping from the exhaust every 1-2 seconds he knew the timing was right. Sounds crazy, but that car ran very well.


33 posted on 05/26/2015 8:25:19 AM PDT by Impala64ssa (You call me an islamophobe like it's a bad thing.)
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To: ltc8k6
"Backfiring is a rarity on any reasonably modern car…"

Indeed it is. And any car running poorly enough to backfire will likely not be able to engage a "dangerous high-speed chase".

34 posted on 05/26/2015 8:31:02 AM PDT by moehoward
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To: Chickensoup
That two-named mayor of NYC said indignantly he had to tell this to his black son. Well guess what Sherlock? We all have to tell our children this mantra. All white parents I know did, and my parents told me 50 years ago when I was living in and part of one of the wealthiest communities in the US.
Exactly. Years ago I had a 68 Dodge Charger that I thought would be a chick magnet, it was a COP magnet instead. Even though my Dear Old Dad "knew the right people" I'd get pulled over anyways for any little excuse. And as far as the "two- named mayor" of NYC, how could he have shored up the Jewish vote with his original name, Warren Wilhelm, sounds a bit too "third reich-ish". Hey, a sleazebag politician's gotta do what a sleazebag politician's gotta do.
35 posted on 05/26/2015 8:34:26 AM PDT by Impala64ssa (You call me an islamophobe like it's a bad thing.)
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To: exnavy
Rarely does any vehicle manufactured since WWII backfire just driving down the street.

I've had auto-transmission cars with bad/poorly-adjusted carburetors do it. When cars are 30+ years old, interesting things can happen to them.
36 posted on 05/26/2015 9:55:51 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics)
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To: Tucker39

OK I’m going with the “backfire” thread hijack.

I must have done it 1000 times on cue in my 1976 Datsun 510 wagon with a straight though Glasspack muffler. You could see right through it - it really wasn’t a muffler as much as a bulge in the tailpipe. Turn the key off while coasting, start up 5 secs later, BOOM. Chicks really dug it /s

Hey I was 16.

Baffled mufflers may see different results ;)


37 posted on 05/26/2015 10:05:15 AM PDT by freedomlover
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To: Impala64ssa

“Without respect to persons”

It’s the bedrock of the administration of justice.
Of course ‘progressives’ despise it.


38 posted on 05/26/2015 10:12:07 AM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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To: T-Bone Texan

Vapor lock can happen in practically any system which transfers liquid fuel, if the fuel gets hot enough (at a low enough pressure) to vaporize. The typical problem is that the gas pump won’t work as it can’t pump vapor.

Vapor lock is less likely in a fuel injected system due to the positive pressures which tend to be the lines, reducing the chance of vaporization (even if hot the pressure keeps it from going to vapor).

But it can happen. When it does it can really tough to diagnose. Takes a lot of time waiting for the engine to cool.


39 posted on 05/26/2015 10:14:34 AM PDT by freedomlover
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To: Impala64ssa

In 1977 a friend bought a ‘75 Chevy. Thing ran like crap. He fiddled with the carb but it really came to life when I advanced the timing. Ran like a rabbit with my best beagle on its tail.
It would sound like someone firing a shotgun when he let off the gas.
And it was an automatic.


40 posted on 05/26/2015 10:57:03 AM PDT by oldvirginian (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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