Posted on 06/04/2020 5:14:13 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Attorneys for two former rookie Minneapolis police officers on Thursday rejected accusations that their clients aided and abetted the killing of George Floyd, casting blame instead on a senior officer who allegedly ignored his younger counterparts.
[snip]
“What is my client supposed to do but follow what the [senior] officer says?” Lane’s attorney, Earl Gray, argued in court. “The strength of this case, your honor, in my opinion is extremely weak.”
[snip]
Defense attorneys said Kueng, 26, of Plymouth, was working his third shift ever as a full-time officer and Lane, 37, of St. Paul, was working his fourth day as a full-time officer on the day they encountered Floyd.
[snip]
“At all times Mr. Kueng and Mr. Lane turned their attention to that 19-year veteran …” Plunkett said. “[Kueng] was trying — they were trying to communicate that this situation needs to change direction.”
Charging documents show that Lane asked twice if they should roll Floyd onto his side and was rebuffed by Chauvin. Kueng took Floyd’s pulse and told his colleagues, “I couldn’t find one,” according to the criminal complaint.
(Excerpt) Read more at startribune.com ...
There’s credible evidence that Chauvin and Floyd knew each other for quite some time. Given Chauvan and his wife recently divorced, love triangle? Possibly some side hustle they had going that went wrong? Did Chauvin flip out or was Floyd’s death more of a vendetta than excessive force? Or both?
If the time line is correct, I’m surprised Lane was charged.
15 years ago, at a birthday party for my best friend, we were talking with some police family members about “what ifs”?
To a man, they all said “We don’t make the law, we follow orders. Blame the politicians if you don’t like the law”.
In the last few years, I have seen the same attitude with military members.
So quite frankly, that is what I expect. The cops are surrendering all over the US “Following orders”. Yet they stormed churches just a few weeks ago.
Pay attention. Look at who they serve.
Every rookie at a police academy around the country will be watching—and if these two get jail time the trainees will decide that another career choice will be the way to go.
Does “following orders” include bending the knee?....
Sayin’ it’s you job, Boss don’t make it right
Sayin’ it’s your job, Boss don’t make it right
No that must have been someone else. We are not allowed to use any chokeholds in the Border Patrol. We have very strict use of force rules. The rules for use of force for a time were very lenient but over the years they have become very restricted. One really has to be careful and keep their head about them because if not one could find themselves under investigation for violation of use of force policies.
Yeas I figured that after posting. But couldn’t think of it for a while. Regardless always spell it out and then show abbrev!
Thank you.
Thank you.
This is how it rolls in a Rat-run city.
But....but....it’s Trump’s fault!
I expect the killing had more to do with something involving their previous association.
It has not been confirmed its his BIL. Diff spelling .
Lane white.
Hopefully not mouth to mouth, or he might have caught the COVID-19 virus (if it's possible from a dead man).
Married 10 yrs. Mrs. Knee hold was previously married, but ex died after shd remarried. Only came up with divorce after Floyd died.
Who is the fourth? What is his name and his race? He handled Floyd near the start and near that Park Police car.
Only derek had knee on neck.
Is this rumor, gossip, speculation or just triple-hearsay?
The reason I ask: it sounds like bearing false witness.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.