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KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 04:26 PM Aug 2014

Report: Ferguson Cop ID'd As Unarmed Teen's Killer Left The Area Days Ago

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/report-ferguson-officer-darren-wilson-skipped-town

Darren Wilson, the Ferguson, Mo. police officer who was identified Friday as the cop that killed an unarmed black teenager last weekend, reportedly skipped town with his family days ago.

USA Today reported that no one answered the door Friday at Wilson's Crestwood, Mo. home. A police officer keeping watch over the home told the newspaper that Wilson had left town with his family days ago.

A neighbor told USA Today that she'd had no idea that Wilson was the cop who shot 18-year-old Michael Brown until Friday morning, when Crestwood police informed residents that Wilson was involved in the incident and their neighborhood would draw attention.

It's unclear exactly when Wilson left the area. The fatal shooting occurred Saturday.


So THAT'S why they waited so long to name the bastard!
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Report: Ferguson Cop ID'd As Unarmed Teen's Killer Left The Area Days Ago (Original Post) KamaAina Aug 2014 OP
That and scrubbing everything they could off the internet. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #1
The media is really going low now yeoman6987 Aug 2014 #117
Fire and indict every single one of those BAD EGGS. Rex Aug 2014 #2
"Indict". n/t A HERETIC I AM Aug 2014 #6
Yep...the police chief made sure he was out of town before releasing his name. Cali_Democrat Aug 2014 #3
He's probably in Mexico by now KamaAina Aug 2014 #4
Cuba, too! FormerOstrich Aug 2014 #20
Oh, that's right. KamaAina Aug 2014 #21
Japan, loyalsister Aug 2014 #32
Also, there's Russia, just five miles up the road, east of Versailles. countryjake Aug 2014 #37
Auxvasse is pronounced correctly loyalsister Aug 2014 #39
The French called the stream "Riviere Aux Vases" or river with miry places countryjake Aug 2014 #58
Riding along I70, I try to remember names of towns loyalsister Aug 2014 #59
The state where Vegas is is pronounced Ne-vaa-duh KamaAina Aug 2014 #80
In this case- down south loyalsister Aug 2014 #82
There's also a California, PA KamaAina Aug 2014 #99
Or anywhere else for that matter... Callmecrazy Aug 2014 #121
and there is Eminence. FormerOstrich Aug 2014 #57
I've been to Mexico, MO. Louisiana1976 Aug 2014 #30
How about Louisiana? loyalsister Aug 2014 #43
More likely Idaho AgingAmerican Aug 2014 #48
Which was probably a good idea with passions so high. Chemisse Aug 2014 #79
They needed time to create a narrative that would paint the victim as a tblue37 Aug 2014 #5
Yeah, now that they came up with a security tape allegedly showing Mike Brown stealing cigars Louisiana1976 Aug 2014 #29
He won't come back til things cool off then they will hold a closed door hearing. Peregrine Took Aug 2014 #7
It will be interesting if the Feds present to a Grand Jury avebury Aug 2014 #10
The NAACP is planning to investigate him and that must have really put some fear in his soul. N/T Malraiders Aug 2014 #8
My daughter is a programer and has always told me that it is very hard to get rid of anything on jwirr Aug 2014 #9
But whose side is the FBI on? FiveGoodMen Aug 2014 #15
That is true. jwirr Aug 2014 #16
The Secret Service too JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #114
POS coward damnedifIknow Aug 2014 #11
actually I would bet heaven05 Aug 2014 #46
Good, they can add "flight to avoid prosecution" to the charges. Warpy Aug 2014 #12
If the authorities know where he is then flight to avoid prosecution probably totodeinhere Aug 2014 #36
I found this public records site for anyone interested. JaydenD Aug 2014 #13
I cross-referenced your thread in an update to a thread I began. Please feel VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #14
I'm not judging Wilson's guilt or innocence in the shooting incident ... spin Aug 2014 #17
Thank you for a well-reasoned response. hamsterjill Aug 2014 #31
Our system of justice and our jury system is hardly perfect but ... spin Aug 2014 #62
According to the article in the OP logosoco Aug 2014 #64
Exactly. HuckleB Aug 2014 #74
I agree. One thing that city doesn't need is more violence. (n/t) spin Aug 2014 #85
Sorry. Given all the FPD's other lies, I'm calling BS on threats. HooptieWagon Aug 2014 #86
It is quite possible that a cover story is being developed. ... spin Aug 2014 #96
And I think he's still collecting his full salary. PSPS Aug 2014 #18
I have no problem with that IF PAProgressive28 Aug 2014 #19
A paid vacation for his conduct...the reward for overkill. countryjake Aug 2014 #22
paid vacation,relocation money and a new job bustin' heads elsewhere. easychoice Aug 2014 #24
I really don't believe they would be targets Catherine Vincent Aug 2014 #23
Fucking coward. City Lights Aug 2014 #25
Hopefully he and his family are safe... Arrowood Aug 2014 #26
Safe from what? countryjake Aug 2014 #33
Anyone who would wish him or his family harm... Arrowood Aug 2014 #38
Why would anyone harm them? Nobody has said anything like that. countryjake Aug 2014 #49
These seem to be unique circumstances... Arrowood Aug 2014 #52
When have vigilantes ever harmed a shooter cop? nt HooptieWagon Aug 2014 #87
I'd be glad to keep those low numbers in place... Arrowood Aug 2014 #90
You're using a "voter fraud" argument. HooptieWagon Aug 2014 #94
+1000 nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #111
Safe from prosecution! bananas Aug 2014 #41
Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #105
Check Hannity's cellar! Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2014 #27
maybe he will turn up when he rescues a family from a Car Accident JI7 Aug 2014 #28
i just heard this on the news and came here to post about it... Takket Aug 2014 #34
With several eyewitnesses describing what seems to be a murder aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2014 #35
One of the eyewitnesses robbed a convenience store with Michael Brown. kylie5432 Aug 2014 #42
They don't need that witness aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2014 #44
And the jury results are in ... aikoaiko Aug 2014 #89
He didn't "skip town." He left for his own safety. And Michael Brown robbed a convenience store. kylie5432 Aug 2014 #40
omg! In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #45
Ugh. NuclearDem Aug 2014 #47
"It's an opinion." So freaking what? alp227 Aug 2014 #109
The cops need to deal with the criminals in their midst. JEB Aug 2014 #50
WTF! countryjake Aug 2014 #53
I alerted. The result was 4-3 to leave. smokey nj Aug 2014 #54
nothing offensive OneGrassRoot Aug 2014 #60
Just that one sentence is about as offensive as they come... countryjake Aug 2014 #65
That sentence was the reason I alerted. smokey nj Aug 2014 #66
Skinner sees the names of every juror, too. countryjake Aug 2014 #70
I was surprised and disappointed that the post was left. smokey nj Aug 2014 #76
I was part of that jury. I voted to Hide It. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #69
Thank you. Here are the results. I was posting from my phone earlier and don't know how to copy and smokey nj Aug 2014 #72
I was juror #2. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #73
ouch... handmade34 Aug 2014 #55
Well, you are quite the piece of work. n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2014 #61
Fuck off asshole npk Aug 2014 #67
That's what I'm talking about. DisgustipatedinCA Aug 2014 #71
It's garbage like that asshole that keeps me from visiting this site more. npk Aug 2014 #75
And the results are in Callmecrazy Aug 2014 #93
It want let me view me your inbox Callmecrazy npk Aug 2014 #95
0-7. winter is coming Aug 2014 #97
I had no idea I was alerted on npk Aug 2014 #98
It was a unanimous LEAVE... Callmecrazy Aug 2014 #100
You should be able to just copy and paste npk Aug 2014 #103
I tried that... Callmecrazy Aug 2014 #106
Good jury. joshcryer Aug 2014 #113
+1,000,000 countryjake Aug 2014 #83
yup bobduca Aug 2014 #108
I might love you. Just a little bit Number23 Aug 2014 #110
+1 joshcryer Aug 2014 #112
+1 gollygee Aug 2014 #118
thanks for posting d_r Aug 2014 #68
Plenty of white people rob convenience stores. HuckleB Aug 2014 #77
Enjoy your stay. KamaAina Aug 2014 #78
Seriously. countryjake Aug 2014 #81
ALLEGEDLY Ino Aug 2014 #84
LOL, 33 posts? Hmmmmmmm! nt Logical Aug 2014 #88
He didn't "rob a convenience store" Bobbie Jo Aug 2014 #91
The MURDERER RAN like the POS he is. CakeGrrl Aug 2014 #104
You and arrowood! bobduca Aug 2014 #107
A day or two ago someone posted in GD about JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #115
Brava! countryjake Aug 2014 #116
i thought 16 and Pregnant was the spinoff? KamaAina Aug 2014 #122
I have no idea! JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #123
Good riddance! gollygee Aug 2014 #119
So glad you have had your posting privileges revoked etherealtruth Aug 2014 #120
Execution by police. JEB Aug 2014 #51
Riot gear and camouflage have replaced hoods and robes. JEB Aug 2014 #56
What about the female witness? Is someone protecting her? grasswire Aug 2014 #63
This message was self-deleted by its author wheniwasincongress Aug 2014 #92
That is flight from prosecution and the police department is now responsible for Lint Head Aug 2014 #101
They got his murdering ass out of town fast. Rex Aug 2014 #102
because if we believe some news articles Bodhi BloodWave Aug 2014 #124
 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
4. He's probably in Mexico by now
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 04:29 PM
Aug 2014


edit: And I do not mean Mexico, MO. There is, in fact, such a place.
 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
21. Oh, that's right.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 05:37 PM
Aug 2014

I know someone who works for a convenience store chain based there.

edit: And, of course, there's Kabool.

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
37. Also, there's Russia, just five miles up the road, east of Versailles.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 06:52 PM
Aug 2014

Pronounced with a long "U" (Roo-shee)

And of course, Lima can be found fifty miles North. (with a long "I&quot

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
58. The French called the stream "Riviere Aux Vases" or river with miry places
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 08:04 PM
Aug 2014

I had to look that Missouri town up on wiki. Never even heard of it! Auxvasse!

The town of Versailles that I was referring to is located in Northwestern Ohio, since I originally came from that area.
I didn't know that there was another one in Missouri.

I know we're way too far off topic, but I love trivia on place names like that. We could go on all night long.

I happen to think that our government has shuffled Darren Wilson away to Chicken, Alaska.

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)
59. Riding along I70, I try to remember names of towns
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 08:14 PM
Aug 2014

so I can look them up later.

Wherever he is, I can't help but feel like a small slice of justice has been served if he is terrified in believing he has a target on his back. It doesn't go far, but it's something.

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
80. The state where Vegas is is pronounced Ne-vaa-duh
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:29 PM
Aug 2014

Not Ne-vah-duh. That's an easy way to spot someone from back East.

loyalsister

(13,390 posts)
82. In this case- down south
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:43 PM
Aug 2014

It's Ne vay da. Formerly know as hog-eye and birthplace of Frank James. California, MO is a bit NE of there.

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
99. There's also a California, PA
Sat Aug 16, 2014, 12:02 AM
Aug 2014
and an Indiana. And both are the seats of state universities, so the Pittsburgh paper has scores like "California 21, Indiana 17".

FormerOstrich

(2,702 posts)
57. and there is Eminence.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:57 PM
Aug 2014

Tried to float the Jack's Fork in May. I couldn't believe how many people could be on a 3 mile stretch of a river (shudder)!

Chemisse

(30,813 posts)
79. Which was probably a good idea with passions so high.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:29 PM
Aug 2014

As long as they can get him back to prosecute him for murder or manslaughter.

tblue37

(65,409 posts)
5. They needed time to create a narrative that would paint the victim as a
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 04:30 PM
Aug 2014

dangerous thug who deserved to be shot.

Louisiana1976

(3,962 posts)
29. Yeah, now that they came up with a security tape allegedly showing Mike Brown stealing cigars
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 06:35 PM
Aug 2014

from a convenience store they released the cop's name. Even though at the time the cop murdered Brown he didn't know of the theft.

Peregrine Took

(7,415 posts)
7. He won't come back til things cool off then they will hold a closed door hearing.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 04:33 PM
Aug 2014

And, depending on how much things have cooled down (say months from now) he may get a suspension.

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
9. My daughter is a programer and has always told me that it is very hard to get rid of anything on
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 04:35 PM
Aug 2014

the net. Especially if the FBI starts looking into it so can it really be scrubbed? From us - yes. From the FBI?

JustAnotherGen

(31,828 posts)
114. The Secret Service too
Sat Aug 16, 2014, 06:37 AM
Aug 2014

They heavily investigate fraud - I don't think most Americans are aware of their detective duties. They have a laser sharp focus on electronic communications since that is the source for so many of it these days.

Warpy

(111,277 posts)
12. Good, they can add "flight to avoid prosecution" to the charges.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 04:40 PM
Aug 2014

Getting his family out of the area was probably a good move, though.

 

JaydenD

(294 posts)
13. I found this public records site for anyone interested.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 04:43 PM
Aug 2014

Not sure if it's been posted here already. It's a pay for info site just on the offchance someone here already subscribes to it this is the link: I have no idea of the integrity of this link - I was curious to hear that there is very little on the internet about Wilson and suspicions are his presence has been scrubbed.

http://www.publicrecords.com/people-search-/darren-wilson

spin

(17,493 posts)
17. I'm not judging Wilson's guilt or innocence in the shooting incident ...
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 04:51 PM
Aug 2014

as I don't form my views on news reports but wait for all the evidence to come out. Currently I suspect he murdered Michael Brown based on what I do know and believe he should face a jury.

However I also believe that both Wilson and his family were facing possible danger as there had been threats on his life in the social media. Therefore I feel he made a wise decision to leave his home with his family and skip town until all the furor dies down. If I had been in his position, I would have done the same.

Threats delay release of cop's name in fatal Mo. shooting
Yamiche Alcindor, Brandie Piper and John Bacon, USA TODAY 11 a.m. EDT August 13, 2014

FERGUSON, Mo. — Authorities on Tuesday delayed revealing the identity of the police officer who fatally shot an unarmed teen three days ago, citing threats against the officer on social media.

"If we come out and say, 'it was this officer,' then he immediately becomes a target," Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson said. "We're taking the threats seriously."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/08/12/st-louis-teen-shooter-name/13953997/






hamsterjill

(15,222 posts)
31. Thank you for a well-reasoned response.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 06:39 PM
Aug 2014

It is certainly no surprise that Wilson and his family are no longer in Ferguson. They wouldn't be safe and having the potential of someone causing harm to him or his family would only escalate this already volatile situation.

Like you, I am waiting for the facts, which in my mind will be the report of the full investigation. I don't like it that anyone is tried and convicted in the media. That was a very unpopular opinion for me on another thread earlier today, so I was glad to see your post.

spin

(17,493 posts)
62. Our system of justice and our jury system is hardly perfect but ...
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 08:25 PM
Aug 2014

it is far superior to trial by the media.

If a trial occurs, and at this time in my opinion it should, the prosecution and the defense will be able to present evidence to the jury. The jury will then render a decision. No matter what verdict the jury decides on, there will be those who disagree with it.



logosoco

(3,208 posts)
64. According to the article in the OP
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 08:49 PM
Aug 2014

his home was in Crestwood, a city a couple of towns south of Ferguson (sorry,bad with estimating miles...maybe 15-20 minute drive time). This city is about 90% white.

I assume he will have to go back to Ferguson eventually. I am guessing there are going to be more than one court case over this event.

I agree, more violence is not going to help the situation. Hurting his family is not going to help the family of the victim.

I would like to see the chief of police resign. The force also needs to reflect the community population.

HuckleB

(35,773 posts)
74. Exactly.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:22 PM
Aug 2014

His being there would not help bring justice, regardless. It would only lead to the potential for more police violence, quite frankly.

 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
86. Sorry. Given all the FPD's other lies, I'm calling BS on threats.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 10:28 PM
Aug 2014

First of all, the shooter cop wasn't named until today... who exactly were the supposed threats directed at? Secondly, he didn't live in Ferguson, he lived in Crestwood. Thirdly, did the chief actually produce those threats, or simply make the claim they existed?
IMO, the more likely scenerio is the shooter cop was told to leave town and not ID'd so he would be unavailable to investigators and reporters to answer questions, and allow the FPD to buy time to concoct a cover story. By all appearances, there's some serious obstruction of justice going on in Ferguson, involving the PD, DA, and St Louis Co PD. Hopefully, AG Holder opens a thorough investigation, but I'm not holding my breath.

spin

(17,493 posts)
96. It is quite possible that a cover story is being developed. ...
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 11:45 PM
Aug 2014

The chief's story keeps changing hour by hour and that makes me suspicious.

Still if I watched that many demonstrators gathering to protest my actions, I would leave my home with my family for a while. Better safe than sorry. I'm sure my neighbors would be glad to see me out of the neighborhood.

The police department in his home town might have suggested that he leave so they wouldn't have to assign officers to control demonstrators when they arrived and to protect his home and family.

His presence in the area might lead to further violence which is the last thing needed at this time.

PAProgressive28

(270 posts)
19. I have no problem with that IF
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 04:53 PM
Aug 2014

he is eventually brought to justice. We don't need to answer a murder with a murder.

easychoice

(1,043 posts)
24. paid vacation,relocation money and a new job bustin' heads elsewhere.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 06:23 PM
Aug 2014

Gotta protect your own...Scumbags
Call a grand jury...Fire up the perjury traps,lol.

Catherine Vincent

(34,490 posts)
23. I really don't believe they would be targets
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 06:14 PM
Aug 2014

But now that he is out of town, when he returns it will be breaking news which is why he should have stayed put.

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
49. Why would anyone harm them? Nobody has said anything like that.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:32 PM
Aug 2014

People have consistently asked for an incident report, to learn how the man who used his gun to kill a kid in the
street described what occurred at noon on Saturday, August 9th.

Simple, standard procedure in a police shooting, they always file an official report. Why the need to withhold both that incident report and also hide the person who filed it?

Whatever makes you think that it's reasonable to provide such cover for a government employee who appears to be a suspect in a murder investigation?

 

Arrowood

(29 posts)
52. These seem to be unique circumstances...
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:37 PM
Aug 2014

... but if you can't imagine any circumstances under which there might be a threat to the Officer or his family then that is certainly your choice.

 

HooptieWagon

(17,064 posts)
94. You're using a "voter fraud" argument.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 10:59 PM
Aug 2014

ID laws and such to prevent a non-existent event from happening.

The officer is a public servant working for a public agency. In the course of his work, his actions should be made available for examination in the public's interest.... especially when there is a possibility of a crime having been committed.

The police chief provided not one shred of evidence that there were credible threats against the officer. There is no reason for the officer's name and record to have been hidden.

There is no record of a "revenge hit" occuring on an officer involved in a shooting in the US, for as long as I can remember. Its a non-existant problem, and using it as justification to avoid sunshine laws is a violation of those laws.

bananas

(27,509 posts)
41. Safe from prosecution!
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:03 PM
Aug 2014

There are a number of countries which won't extradite him, because the US has the death penalty for murder, which most civilized countries have abolished as barbaric, crude, and inhuman.

Response to Arrowood (Reply #26)

Takket

(21,578 posts)
34. i just heard this on the news and came here to post about it...
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 06:42 PM
Aug 2014

aren't people supposed to "not leave town" when they are under investigation for murder?????????????? instead the cops delay the media to make sure this guy gets away???? as far as I'm concerned that makes them accessories to the murder!

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
35. With several eyewitnesses describing what seems to be a murder
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 06:47 PM
Aug 2014

most individuals would have been charged and required to post bail and surrender their passports so they don't flee the jurisdiction and force the D.A. to have to extradite them. Most suspects who are considered suspects but where not enough evidence has yet been gathered to charge them are firmly and definitely told by the police that they need to stay in town and not fly the coop.

 

kylie5432

(34 posts)
42. One of the eyewitnesses robbed a convenience store with Michael Brown.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:04 PM
Aug 2014

Which makes him less than credible. However, I do believe it was murder as well.

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
44. They don't need that witness
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:10 PM
Aug 2014

Last edited Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:40 PM - Edit history (1)

Whether or not he participated in the robbery or brown acted in that store on his own in grabbing cigars (and I haven't seen proof either way), the fact he's Brown's friend affects his credibility as regards witness bias. However, there are other percipient witnesses with no connection to Brown who corroborate the story in detail.

Moreover, you're assuming a robbery, shoplifting or whatever occurred. No one has committed a robbery until a jury has DECIDED robbery has occurred following trial. We don't have trial by media in this country and we can't be sure what happened in that convenience store. Maybe Brown paid for the cigars and had an argument over something else, or even the store owner owed him the cigars, no matter how sure we are from looking at a few seconds of silent video. If the DA wants to raise the issue of the witness's credibility by introducing evidence of priors to impeach his trial testimony, they will have to charge and try him first, something DA's have been known to do. Short of that and if the convenience store owner won't testify, the video will likely be excluded at trial otherwise.

aikoaiko

(34,172 posts)
89. And the jury results are in ...
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 10:41 PM
Aug 2014


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kylie5432

(34 posts)
40. He didn't "skip town." He left for his own safety. And Michael Brown robbed a convenience store.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:02 PM
Aug 2014

He most likely is in protective custody as is his family. While the shooting is not justified, Brown was no saint as released video tape shows.

The black community needs to deal with the crime in its midst. It allows its youth to dress and act like thugs.

I believe it is the right move to have the Highway Patrol take over from the regular police and that affirmative action should be instituted to make the police force more diverse but personal responsibility is also a must. Who robs a store and intimidates the clerk the day before he is supposed to start college?
 

NuclearDem

(16,184 posts)
47. Ugh.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:21 PM
Aug 2014


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alp227

(32,034 posts)
109. "It's an opinion." So freaking what?
Sat Aug 16, 2014, 04:02 AM
Aug 2014

Believe it or not, some opinions are CRAP! I know, right? Shocking!

 

JEB

(4,748 posts)
50. The cops need to deal with the criminals in their midst.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:33 PM
Aug 2014

Last I checked it was an unarmed black kid shot in the back. The police could use a bit of personal responsibility.

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
53. WTF!
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:38 PM
Aug 2014
"The black community needs to deal with the crime in its midst. It allows its youth to dress and act like thugs."


smokey nj

(43,853 posts)
54. I alerted. The result was 4-3 to leave.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 07:43 PM
Aug 2014

3 didn't provide an explanation. The fourth didn't find anything offensive. Go figure.

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
65. Just that one sentence is about as offensive as they come...
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 08:59 PM
Aug 2014
"It allows its youth to dress and act like thugs." ~ kylie5432


Thanks for alerting on it, smokey. At least that way we'll get a review from the Administrators on the post and Skinner will become aware that such blatant slurs have been made about our "black community" during this discussion of the Michael Brown murder.

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
70. Skinner sees the names of every juror, too.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:17 PM
Aug 2014

I have full confidence that he'll be able to handle things properly. There's no mistaking the substance of the statement that was made.

Such ugliness hurts and presents a nasty reflection of DU as a whole. That sort of bigotry is at the root of why that poor kid was shot dead in the street last Saturday.

smokey nj

(43,853 posts)
72. Thank you. Here are the results. I was posting from my phone earlier and don't know how to copy and
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:19 PM
Aug 2014

paste on it. I'm a bit of an idiot with some things.

On Fri Aug 15, 2014, 11:13 PM you sent an alert on the following post:

He didn't "skip town." He left for his own safety. And Michael Brown robbed a convenience store.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5392952

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

YOUR COMMENTS

Racist troll.

JURY RESULTS

A randomly-selected Jury of DU members completed their review of this alert at Fri Aug 15, 2014, 11:23 PM, and voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT ALONE.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Hello MIRT!
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Definite troll.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I see this person is a low count poster, but nothing in the post is specifically offensive. It's an opinion.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #7 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Bye bye.

npk

(3,660 posts)
67. Fuck off asshole
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:14 PM
Aug 2014

Let me know when the "white community" does something about the "white thugs" that pointed assault riffles at government agents in Nevada and weren't even remotely approached by police.

 

DisgustipatedinCA

(12,530 posts)
71. That's what I'm talking about.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:19 PM
Aug 2014

Call a shitbag a shitbag, and let the jury do what they will. At least that's what I do when my hide count is at an acceptable level.

npk

(3,660 posts)
75. It's garbage like that asshole that keeps me from visiting this site more.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:23 PM
Aug 2014

I get sick of reading it. I'm sorry that others have to read that shit.

npk

(3,660 posts)
95. It want let me view me your inbox Callmecrazy
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 11:09 PM
Aug 2014

But I am not surprised some DU members let that post stay.

winter is coming

(11,785 posts)
97. 0-7.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 11:47 PM
Aug 2014

On Fri Aug 15, 2014, 10:42 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

Fuck off asshole
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5393717

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

We allow this to a poster who's alert was nit hidden? Please hide this rude response.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Fri Aug 15, 2014, 10:53 PM, and the Jury voted 0-7 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: The response is in kind. I vote to leave it.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Stir up a bee hive and you're gonna get stung. Leave it. Don't antagonize and you won't get swatted. This post is over an hour old... where was the outrage then? And besides, hiding a post just makes more people click on it.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Maybe a technical violation, but certainly an appropriate response in the spirit of the DemocraticUnderground.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

npk

(3,660 posts)
98. I had no idea I was alerted on
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 11:57 PM
Aug 2014

But it's not the first time, probably wont be the last. Normally I just ignore those kinds of posts, but it seems that a lot of this crap is getting posted.

Callmecrazy

(3,065 posts)
100. It was a unanimous LEAVE...
Sat Aug 16, 2014, 12:13 AM
Aug 2014

I'm sorry. I don't know how to post jury result from my inbox.
If someone can tell me how, I'll edit the post.

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
83. +1,000,000
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:46 PM
Aug 2014

To paraphrase a comment made by Jelani Cobb, a journalist from the New Yorker, who's been on the scene in Ferguson,

Nail, meet hammer.

d_r

(6,907 posts)
68. thanks for posting
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:14 PM
Aug 2014

I've been wondering about this term "thug" for a while. So I wanted to ask, have you ever called a white person a "thug?"

HuckleB

(35,773 posts)
77. Plenty of white people rob convenience stores.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:24 PM
Aug 2014

They're not shot dead by a cop who knew nothing about the crime.

Cut the BS dissonance routine.

And, yes, the cop out of town was a smart public safety measure. Still, the rest of your post is pure crap.

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
78. Enjoy your stay.
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:26 PM
Aug 2014

I and many others have called BS on the robbery story.

The black community needs to deal with the crime in its midst. It allows its youth to dress and act like thugs.


Where'd you hear that? O'Reilly? Hannity?

Ino

(3,366 posts)
84. ALLEGEDLY
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 09:52 PM
Aug 2014

Why do you keep saying he DID rob a store? You know nothing of the kind.

Funny how the "law and order" types are the first to cast away the law.

Bobbie Jo

(14,341 posts)
91. He didn't "rob a convenience store"
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 10:50 PM
Aug 2014

He lifted (allegedly) a pack of cheap cigars FFS!!

Good gawd, what an overblown, ignorant post.

Yeah, and enjoy your damn stay.

CakeGrrl

(10,611 posts)
104. The MURDERER RAN like the POS he is.
Sat Aug 16, 2014, 12:31 AM
Aug 2014

You don't shoot an unarmed individual with hands up.

END OF STORY.

JustAnotherGen

(31,828 posts)
115. A day or two ago someone posted in GD about
Sat Aug 16, 2014, 06:45 AM
Aug 2014

A MTV show - Teen Mom. I had never heard of it. So I googled it. The wiki was pretty interesting.


The black community needs to deal with the crime in its midst. It allows its youth to dress and act like thugs
.

If you get a chance - you should go there because it is kind of a sad statement about the white community.

It's a spin off of 16 and pregnant. Now that wiki is really interesting.


Just saying - hold the mirror up in your own face before you turn the spotlight on me.

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
120. So glad you have had your posting privileges revoked
Sat Aug 16, 2014, 11:37 AM
Aug 2014

The very dull, semi-literate racist rantings have become quite boring.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
63. What about the female witness? Is someone protecting her?
Fri Aug 15, 2014, 08:42 PM
Aug 2014

I think her name is Tiffany. She is afraid for her safety.

Who is protecting her?

Response to KamaAina (Original post)

Lint Head

(15,064 posts)
101. That is flight from prosecution and the police department is now responsible for
Sat Aug 16, 2014, 12:21 AM
Aug 2014

hiding a criminal, aiding and abetting a potential murderer.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
102. They got his murdering ass out of town fast.
Sat Aug 16, 2014, 12:22 AM
Aug 2014

No wonder they were starting riots against the populace. Needed them to keep distracted while he fled. Why would they sneak an innocent man out of town?

Bodhi BloodWave

(2,346 posts)
124. because if we believe some news articles
Sun Aug 17, 2014, 12:36 AM
Aug 2014

then there had been threats against him and his family?

Somebodies guilt or innocence is irrelevant if another person has decided the person is guilty and deserves some retribution by their hand

If i had gotten threats against myself or my family that was credible i would likely have laid low somewhere as well, seems like a fairly common sense thing to me.

I am awaiting more information before making a personal judgement, but the currently available information has me leaning toward him being guilty of murder

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