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http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/no-charges-against-south-carolina-cop-who-fatally-shot-teen-n452301Solicitor Chrissy Adams said that after reviewing the case, she has determined Seneca officer Mark Tiller won't face state charges. The U.S. Department of Justice also is investigating, and Adams said she won't release additional information while those federal authorities decide whether they'll bring charges against Tiller.
The family of the 19-year-old, Zachary Hammond, wanted Adams removed from the case because she works closely with local police, but the state Supreme Court rejected the request.
Adams said she announced her decision after meeting Tuesday with members of the Hammond family. The family attorney did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press seeking comment.
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(53,235 posts)hifiguy
(33,688 posts)I am beginning to think a kkkop could start randomly shooting elementary school kids - especially if they aren't white - in the head for fun and it would result in no consequences whatsoever.
"Can't be second-guessing our outstanding, brave police now, can we? It would undermine the very fabric of civilization that underlies our perfect 'murkan society that's better than anywhere else! Those seven-year-olds might have been armed or holding DRUGS!!!"
Eric J in MN
(35,619 posts)If someone in plainclothes approaches your car pointing a gun, it's normal to flee.
Initech
(100,087 posts)Hopefully it's a peaceful one. These cops are just completely out of control. I think a massive revolution is the only thing that's going to get them to stop.
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)Not accept any responsibility and just let the tax payers and insurance pay. Obviously the awards are not high enough to get their attention.
NutmegYankee
(16,200 posts)This country is in serious need of some Nyaw aw Badal.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)NutmegYankee
(16,200 posts)KamaAina
(78,249 posts)Hence the emoji.
NutmegYankee
(16,200 posts)Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)KamaAina
(78,249 posts)Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)Cops have killed 438 whites this year.
Cops have killed 229 blacks this year.
Cops have killed 144 browns this year.
Blacks get killed by cops at a rate of between two and three times the rate of whites or Hispanics.
While blacks bear the brunt, this is a problem that cuts across racial lines.
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