Chisholm: Use of force against Dontre Hamilton was self-defense

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Source: WISN 12 News





By WISN 12 News @WISN12News

Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said the fatal shooting of Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park was 'justified self-defense.'



By Tom Swigert

Chisholm: Use of force against Dontre Hamilton was self-defense
UPDATED 8:46 AM CST Dec 22, 2014



MILWAUKEE —Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said the fatal shooting of Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park was 'justified self-defense.'




Chisholm called for a special investigation into whether charges should be filed against former Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney in the April shooting death of Hamilton.

Manney, 38, approached Hamilton after receiving a complaint that he was sleeping in Red Arrow Park.

Police Chief Ed Flynn said Manney approached Hamilton, identified himself and asked Hamilton to stand up. When Hamilton stood up, Manney approached Hamilton from behind, reached under Hamilton’s arms, placed his hands on his chest to conduct a pat-down search and asked if Hamilton had any weapons.

As Manney began the search, Hamilton began fighting with Manney............


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Gov Walker has said the National Guard is on standby. there have been protests for weeks in Milwaukee over this case. Dontre Hamilton was sleeping in the park when he was confronted by police where there is an ordinance against this.

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1. No charges against white ex-Milwaukee police officer in April shooting death of #DontreHamilton

A few tweets:
Erin Golden and 10 others follow
FOX 9 News ?@MyFOX9 5m5 minutes ago

No charges against white ex-Milwaukee police officer in April shooting death of #DontreHamilton


Deirdra O'Regan ?@deoregan 6m6 minutes ago

Milwaukee police officer will not be charged in shooting death of #DontreHamilton Hamilton was shot 14 times in a downtown park
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2. News conference set for 10 AM.

OzanneForAG and 49 others follow
CBS 58 News ?@CBS58 9m9 minutes ago

#BREAKING: @MilwaukeePolice officer involved in shooting death of #DontreHamilton will NOT be charged. News conference set for 10 AM.

[Scuba]

3. But Chisholm's a left-wing, bleeding liberal out to get anyone in authority.

I've heard this over and over here in Wisconsin as Chisholm has pursued crimes committed by the Walker administration.

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5. But it will be a happy day for the RW. I saw some nasty tweets already-

actually they were vile RW tweets.

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4. Red Arrow Park today! Meetup related to announcement of No charges

MKE Action Network follows
Monique LaJulien ?@__WISCONSIN__ 9m9 minutes ago

Red Arrow Park today! #JusticeForDontreHamilton Christopher Manney murder of Dontre Hamilton is "justified"

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6. Demonstrators and Police Stand Resolved about Dontre Hamilton Protests

I have a feeling this will not end well.

WUWM 89.7 FM ?@WUWMradio 40m40 minutes ago

Demonstrators and Police Stand Resolved about #DontreHamilton Protests - http://wuwm.com/post/demonstrators-and-police-stand-resolved-about-dontre-hamilton-protests#.VJgrf97v9Sk.twitter …


WUWM 89.7 FM
Demonstrators and Police Stand Resolved about Dontre Hamilton Protests



Friday evening demonstrations at Red Arrow Park, where Hamilton died. The last one, moved onto the interstate system.



By WUWM 89.7 FM @WUWMradio


Listen
3:12

Protesters say they will continue, until the family of Dontre Hamilton gets justice. Police say they will continue arresting lawbreakers.

Protests have become a regular occurrence in downtown Milwaukee on Friday evenings. Supporters of the Dontre Hamilton family gather where he died – at Red Arrow Park. They continue waiting for the District Attorney to decide whether he’ll file criminal charges against former officer Christopher Manney.

The MPD fired Manney for failing to follow protocol in confronting Hamilton, as he slept in the park. The 31-year-old was mentally ill and unarmed. He reportedly began struggling with the officer, who then fired 14 shots, killing Hamilton.

This past Friday, about 100 demonstrators walked from Red Arrow Park, onto I-43, blocking rush-hour traffic......................

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7. Police installed a camera at Red Arrow Park this morning.

I would smile and wave to the camera.


OzanneForAG and 72 others follow
WUWM 89.7 FM ?@WUWMradio 7m7 minutes ago

Police installed a camera at Red Arrow Park this morning. #DontreHamilton

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8. Milwaukee County Supervisors Stand in Solidarity, Wear 'I Can't Breathe' Shirts

Regional
Demonstrators Block Freeway Lanes on I-43 in Milwaukee, 74 People Arrested
Regional
Milwaukee County Supervisors Stand in Solidarity, Wear 'I Can't Breathe' Shirts

http://wuwm.com/post/milwaukee-county-supervisors-stand-solidarity-wear-i-cant-breathe-shirts


By LaToya Dennis & Michelle Maternowski

Milwaukee County Supervisors Khalif Rainey, David Bowen and Martin Weddle.
Milwaukee County Supervisors Khalif Rainey, David Bowen and Martin Weddle.
Credit County Board Staff
Listen
Listening...
4:19
The supervisors talk about how black men and minority communities are treated in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen
Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen
Credit County Board Staff

Milwaukee County's five African American supervisors spoke in support of Dontre Hamilton, and the other black men many believe have been unjustly killed by police.

Hamilton, an unarmed mentally ill man, was shot 14 times by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney back in April.

Listen
Listening...
0:28
"This community can’t breathe, and it won’t take it anymore," Supervisor David Bowen said at today's meeting.

The saying on the supervisors’ shirts refer to some of Eric Garner's final words. Garner died in New York City after police there placed him in a choke hold.

Supervisors Khalif Rainey, David Bowen, Martin Weddle, Willie Johnson and Michael Mayo said they believe Manney should be charged for Hamilton's death. The men also spoke of the need for humanity and justice.

[Scuba]

9. +1,000

[ellenrr]

15. thanks for being there. I didn't know about this case, but now I am following. nt

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10. Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on DA Decision in Police Shooting of Dontre Hamilton

Raise Wisconsin and 43 others follow
UrbanMilwaukee ?@UrbanMilwaukee 2m2 minutes ago
Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on DA Decision in Police Shooting of Dontre Hamilton
http://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/statement-from-aclu-of-wisconsin-on-da-decision-in-police-shooting-of-dontre-hamilton/ … #DontreHamilton



American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Press Release
Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on DA Decision in Police Shooting of Dontre Hamilton

Statement from Chris Ahmuty, ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director
By American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin - Dec 22nd, 2014 09:10 am

According to media accounts, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm has announced that his office will not file charges against Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney, who shot and killed Mr. Dontre Hamilton on April 30, 2014 in Red Arrow Park. In response to the announcement, ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement. It is attributable to ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director Chris Ahmuty.

The ACLU of Wisconsin regrets District Attorney Chisholm’s decision because it leaves a cloud of uncertainty over the circumstances of and the responsibility for Mr. Hamilton’s death. If Officer Christopher Manney did not violate the law, then is anyone legally responsible for Mr. Hamilton’s death? Does the criminal law protect individuals like Mr. Hamilton from deadly force exercised by police officers? Are police officers above the law?

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11. National Guard may respond to Milwaukee protests

Fanning the flames........





http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/National-Guard-may-respond-to-Milwaukee-protests-286561931.html#.VJg5aRPKxcY.twitter

National Guard may respond to Milwaukee protests
Posted: Mon 9:06 AM, Dec 22, 2014
By: AP Email



http://media.graytvinc.com/images/353*198/Army+National+Guard7.jpg
The Wisconsin National Guard has started calling up members to respond to potential protests related to the fatal shooting of a man by police.

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Wisconsin National Guard has started calling up members to respond to potential protests related to the fatal shooting of a man by police.

National Guard communications director Maj. Paul Rickert says there's no mission yet, but Guard members will be ready if needed. Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. requested the Guard's assistance after 74 people were arrested in a weekend protest that blocked Interstate 43.

The April death of Dontre Hamilton has led to a series of protests in Milwaukee. Demonstrators want prosecutors to charge former police officer Christopher Manney in the killing.

[ellenrr]

16. yeah, cuz that worked so well in Ferguson. nt

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12. Comments regarding DA's decision not to prosecute in #DontreHamilton ranging from support to frustra

Cory Mason and 1 other follow
Nate Kuester ?@natekuester 5m5 minutes ago

Comments regarding DA's decision not to prosecute in #DontreHamilton ranging from support to frustration to rage. @CBS58 Team Coverage #MKE

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13. Read full #DontreHamilton report here:

Operation Orange and 98 others follow
WISN 12 News ?@WISN12News 44m44 minutes ago

Read full #DontreHamilton report here: http://on.wisn.com/1HpKAYM


http://www.wisn.com/blob/view/-/30350460/data/1/-/ewbueh/-/Hamilton-Manney-decision.pdf

[Bragi]

14. Question: Is no-indictment for violent cops a new trend, or just a newly-reported reality?

I'm unclear if no-indictment decisions for police violence is actually a new trend, or is the national media just reporting on these decisions because of the protests in Ferguson, NYC and elsewhere?

(To be clear, to avoid any confusion, I think no-one (cop or otherwise) who appears to inflicts gratuitous harm on another person should be allowed a free pass so as to avoid a proper criminal trial. I'm just unclear as to to whether this is a new trend.)

[ellenrr]

17. According to statistics, cops almost NEVER get indicted. So I would say

it has been going on all along,
but with the fervor about recent cases, the media is reporting it more.

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19. I read that report also.

[Bragi]

21. Thanks for that

It answers my question.

So what we are now seeing, then, is legitimate resistance to an old reality of the US justice system.

Good.

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18. Big protest about to happen here in Milwaukee. National Guard is mobilized.

#ShutItDown ?@superbranch

@gzzzmt Big protest about to happen here in Milwaukee. National Guard is mobilized. #AmericaFailedAgain #DontreHamilton

[ellenrr]

20. oh man, be careful. hope nobody gets hurt. I see you gave a twitter tag, so after lunch

I will check it out.
It just never stops does it?
sigh....

[ellenrr]

22. I posted to facebook - surprised I have heard so little about this. nt

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23. thanks I hope all keep safe

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24. National Guard on alert if needed for Dontre Hamilton protests in Milwaukee

Milw has a sheriff with a big ego and p.....




National Guard on alert if needed for Dontre Hamilton protests in Milwaukee




Marchers make their way up the I-43 on ramp from W. McKinley Ave. on Friday. The Wisconsin National Guard is ready to respond if needed to protests related to the fatal shooting of Dontre Hamilton.


By Ashley Luthern of the Journal Sentinel
Dec. 21, 2014


The Wisconsin National Guard began calling up members over the weekend to respond, if needed, to protests in Milwaukee related to the fatal shooting of Dontre Hamilton by a Milwaukee police officer.

Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. made the request, which was approved by Gov. Scott Walker, Maj. Paul Rickert, the Guard's director of communications, said Sunday.

"We are currently making preparations to stage National Guard members and will be ready to respond rapidly if needed," Rickert said. "We don't have a mission yet but should we be needed, we will be able to send those forces."

Clarke's request Saturday came one day after protesters blocked traffic on I-43, an action that resulted in the arrest of 74 people.

Hamilton's death has prompted a series of protests in downtown Milwaukee. Demonstrators have called for Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm to issue charges against former officer Christopher Manney in the fatal shooting of Hamilton on April 30 in Red Arrow Park.......

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25. Wisconsin National Guard is now on state active duty at the request of the Milwaukee County Sheriff

Jessica Arp ?@news3jessica 27m27 minutes ago

Wisconsin National Guard is now on state active duty at the request of the Milwaukee County Sheriff, @GovWalker has authorized. #news3

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27. @MayorOfMKE says the City of Milwaukee has not requested the presence of the national guard.

ACLU of Wisconsin and 1 other retweeted
Jessica Arp ?@news3jessica 13m13 minutes ago
@MayorOfMKE says the City of Milwaukee has not requested the presence of the national guard. #news3 #DontreHamilton
0 replies 7 retweets 1 favorite

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26. Response from U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B5eiy9kIQAA2Gwen Moore ?@RepGwenMoore 3m3 minutes ago

I assure you, our efforts to pursue a fair & equitable outcome for Dontre's family are far from over. #DontreHamilton pic.twitter.com/ZHZ1rYU1CsuFD.png



Gwen MooreVerified account ?@RepGwenMoore

I assure you, our efforts to pursue a fair & equitable outcome for Dontre's family are far from over. #DontreHamilton
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28. #DontreHamilton now trending.

Blue Nation Review and 149 others follow
Joy Reid ?@JoyAnnReid 8m8 minutes ago

#DontreHamilton now trending.
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29. Just rolling up on the Fed Courthouse on Wisconsin Ave. March from Red Arrow coming up the block.

WICitizen Media Coop and 20 others follow
Erika Wolf ?@noJUSTICIAnoPAZ 3m3 minutes ago

Just rolling up on the Fed Courthouse on Wisconsin Ave. March from Red Arrow coming up the block. Stay tuned. #ShutItDown #DontreHamilton
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30. Demonstrators are moving from Red Arrow Park, possibly to Courthouse, where Hamilton's family will s

Operation Orange and 47 others follow
620wtmj ?@620wtmj 14m14 minutes ago

Demonstrators are moving from Red Arrow Park, possibly to Courthouse, where Hamilton's family will speak.
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31. Here's another photo of protesters marching south on Water Street.

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620wtmj @620wtmj · 3m 3 minutes ago

Pastor Butler: "Their personal trauma has become our collective horror and the city's shame." #DontreHamilton

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32. The procession continues through downtown #

Wisconsin Jobs Now ?@WiscJobsNow 9m9 minutes ago




The procession continues through downtown #Justice4Dontre #BlackLivesMatter
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33. Police swarmed on the procession and randomly arrested a demonstrator.

Wisconsin Jobs Now ?@WiscJobsNow 11m11 minutes ago

Police swarmed on the procession and randomly arrested a demonstrator. #BlackLivesMatter #Justice4Dontre

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34. Silently walked to the Court House. Here for a press conference. Fists up.

MKE Action Network and 7 others follow
Coalition 4 Justice ?@Justice4Dontre 3m3 minutes ago

Silently walked to the Court House. Here for a press conference. Fists up. #Justice4Dontre #BlackLivesMatter
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35. Live:

Shazzarazza ?@shazza_razza 39s40 seconds ago

Live:"How can police get away with murder?"@Justice4Dontre #DontreHamilton http://www.shazzarazza.com/live-streams-3/


http://www.shazzarazza.com/live-streams-3/






Shazzarazza ?@shazza_razza 5m5 minutes ago

Brother of #DontreHamilton speaking 'Why can't justice come to the people?' @Justice4Dontre http://www.shazzarazza.com/live-streams-3/


Kelly Westlund and 42 others follow
KelleyDee Albrecht ?@KelleyAlbrecht 5m5 minutes ago

Nate Hamilton "We ar not going to cover up injustice with our tears" #blacklivesmatter #justice4dontre @justice4dontre


Shazzarazza ?@shazza_razza 8m8 minutes ago

"Court systems are absent for justice. Can federal govt. do their job?" #Wisconsin @Justice4Dontre #DontreHamilton http://www.shazzarazza.com/live-streams-3/

12:31 PM - 22 Dec 2014 · Details

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37. (live at http://ustre.am/1fHZN

@maddow @wolfblitzer #BlackLivesMatter protest in #Milwaukee for #DontreHamilton -- no indictment -live at http://ustre.am/1fHZN

[madville]

36. No way this one was going to court

When Hamilton took the officer's baton and began striking the officer with it, landing a blow, under the law it made the use of deadly force authorized.

A tragic incident but this is the only decision the DA could make given the circumstances and evidence.

[PSPS]

40. I disagree

The cop was responsible for escalating this. The guy was simply sleeping in a public park, as I understand it. Being poor and/or mentally ill (either of which apparently relegates you to homelessness in our "exceptional" country) is now being regarded as a capital offense.

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38. .@augusta68 is tweeting @FoxNews personalities and spreading lies about non-existent riots in Milwa

Theodore ?@TeddieLacy 7m7 minutes ago

.@augusta68 is tweeting @FoxNews personalities and spreading lies about non-existent riots in Milwaukee. #DontreHamilton #BlackLivesMatter

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39. Crowd advised to stay calm. They begin chanting, "We're peaceful; not calm!"

Wisconsin Jobs Now ?@WiscJobsNow 6m6 minutes ago

Crowd advised to stay calm. They begin chanting, "We're peaceful; not calm!" #Justice4Dontre

[ellenrr]

44. I like that: "peaceful, not calm". thanks for pictures. Am following. nt

[postulater]

41. From the Shepherd Express

http://expressmilwaukee.com/blog-11076-da-chisholm-won%E2%80%99t-charge-ex-officer-manney-for-shooting-dontre.html

"He’s in the middle of his press conference right now, but here are a few takeaways from the report he released this morning as well as his conference with reporters:

Witnesses say that a scuffle occurred between Manney and Hamilton, in which Manney took out his baton and then Hamilton grabbed it and swung at Manney. Then Manney fired his gun.
The gun that Manney used can be discharged 14 times in less than three seconds.
Police officers are taught to shoot until the threat they face is stopped.
There’s no legal or police procedural standard for how many times a cop can shoot a suspect. So although 14 shots may seem excessive, there’s no standard for determining how many shots are “excessive.”
Manney was treated for head trauma and is still being treated for trauma."

[blackspade]

42. Another killer cop walks....

Typical.

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43. Why I Was Arrested Standing Up for Dontre Hamilton in Milwaukee

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-schmitz/why-i-was-arrested-standi_b_6363732.html?utm_hp_ref=tw

HuffPost Politics
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Why I Was Arrested Standing Up for Dontre Hamilton in Milwaukee




Posted: 12/22/2014 11:25 am EST Updated: 3 hours ago


This weekend I spent 24 hours in jail for protesting the death of Dontre Hamilton, the unarmed man shot 14 times by a Milwaukee police officer in a downtown park. I am compelled to write about my experience to share why I chose to join this protest and to correct the narrative law enforcement leaders in Milwaukee have used to inaccurately paint a picture of the protests and arrests.

While my conscience continues to be deeply moved by Dontre's case and his loved ones' grief, I came to protest because of my concerns with the larger system -- that the American justice system produces different outcomes for people at every level from profiling and arrests through sentencing, parole, and killing based purely on race and class. I am not anti-police. I've been mugged at gunpoint twice in my life, and I don't want to be a victim of crime again. Despite the many good officers who have helped me and my empathy for their very difficult work, I believe the system is set up to differentially enforce laws, and protect those who abuse their power to enforce the law.

Dontre's case is one where I believe the officer should face criminal charges. At a downtown Starbucks in Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park, a worker called police to complain about a man sleeping in the park (another worker criticized the call publicly and disputed that he was a problem). Police officers came twice to check on Dontre, saw nothing wrong, and left. Officer Christopher Manney, unaware other officers had stopped, confronted Dontre Hamilton and tried to pat him down. Hamilton, who had a history of mental illness, resisted and a confrontation ensued. Officer Manney tried to subdue him with a baton and Hamilton got the baton and swung at him, hitting the side of his neck. Officer Manney shot Hamilton 14 times including in the back to kill him. Police Chief Edward Flynn fired Officer Manney not for excessive force but for not following protocols in dealing with an emotionally disturbed person. He was not dangerous, did not deserve to be confronted, and certainly should not have been killed. We are waiting to find out if Milwaukee's District Attorney will press charges.

As we all know, other District Attorneys and grand juries have not pursued criminal charges against police officers who have killed clearly innocent or unarmed African American men. One cannot look at the cases of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Dontre Hamilton, John Crawford (the man shot at Wal-Mart in Dayton), Tamir Rice (the 12 year old shot on a Cleveland playground), and many other recent cases and think that there is not a larger problem with police assuming African American men and boys are inherently dangerous. None of these men should be dead, and none of their families should be grieving. ......

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45. ACTION TODAY! 4-6pm Red Arrow Park, March to follow

MKE Action Network ?@MKEAction 3m3 minutes ago

ACTION TODAY! 4-6pm Red Arrow Park, March to follow #DontreHamilton @Justice4Dontre #BlackLivesMatter

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46. There were about 120ish people at today's protest in Milwaukee. I hear there's more to come.

Impact Democracy and 48 others follow
deray mckesson ?@deray 1h1 hour ago

There were about 120ish people at today's protest in Milwaukee. I hear there's more to come. #DontreHamilton

[Jimbo S]

47. Please, keep things peaceful.

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48. 5pm caroling for justice in Cleveland, OH: UCC headquarters.

Ferguson Action ?@fergusonaction 8h8 hours ago

5pm caroling for justice in Cleveland, OH: UCC headquarters. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/OdA7YL5FJj

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49. NYC Mayor de Blasio: 'Put Aside Protests' Until Slain Cops Are Buried

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NYC Mayor de Blasio: 'Put Aside Protests' Until Slain Cops Are Buried

By NBC News @NBCNews

Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that New Yorkers should set aside protests until after the funerals of the two police officers who were shot and killed in a...
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The Cycle ?@thecyclemsnbc 2h2 hours ago

"It's a time to step back and just focus on these families." -NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio http://ow.ly/Gjl4s

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50. Breaking: U.S. attorney says U.S. DOJ will undertake a federal review of the case. Milwaukee

Coalition 4 Justice retweeted
WISN 12 News @WISN12News · 1h 1 hour ago

#Breaking: U.S. attorney says U.S. DOJ will undertake a federal review of the case. #WISN12 #DontreHamilton


No story or link attached to tweet yet.

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52. U.S. to review move not to charge ex-officer in Milwaukee fatal shooting

(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice will investigate the death of a black man who was fatally shot by a white former Milwaukee police officer after local prosecutors refused to charge him, saying he acted in self-defense.

Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisholm said on Monday he will not press charges against the former officer Christopher Manney because he acted in self-defense when he shot Dontre Hamilton 14 times during a struggle in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee on April 30.

A few hours after that, the Justice Department through its offices in Milwaukee said it will conduct a review of case to determine if federal civil rights laws were broken.

Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/23/us-usa-police-wisconsin-idUSKBN0K01B420141223?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews

Time stamp: 7:02 PM

[CincyDem]

51. SWB...

Sleeping While Black.

You know that chit just isn't ok. A man has to taught that lesson cuz, you know, if one gets away with it, ya know all of 'em are gonna wan to do it.

(because when I left it out last time, I got deluged ! )

WTF is wrong with this place. At lease the first 2 cops that came by had the sense they were born with.

[Demsrule86]

53. This is why two cops are dead in New York

People who are denied justice will find other means. It is wrong of course but predictable.

[TorchTheWitch]

54. it was self-defense

The guy got hold of the officer's baton and beat him with it.

Apparently, the officer shouldn't have frisked him for some reason having to do with his mental illness (not that I'm seeing how that makes any sense), but that doesn't mean that the guy had some kind of right to beat resist and certainly not to beat the officer. Same would have gone for a civilian. Since when is anyone expected to just allow someone to beat them? Of course it was self-defense and a pretty obvious case of one.