I understand that, and came to the same conclusion in the post you replied to. The first rationale doesn't appear to hold water, plus it is weak because the video appears to make all three living witnesses out to be liars.
-- Yes, go to court on that defense. See how well he does. --
It has a better chance than going to court on the easily falsifiable fabrication of "I was being dragged." Not saying it's a good chance, just a better one.
Cops are usually better liars than this. This department needs more training.
haha. Probably just thought the rest of his department and the prosecutor would back him up in his lies.I think that says something in and of itself.