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eggcorn
10/17/23 7:26:36 PM
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lee-allen-cure-imprisoned-16-years-wrongful-conviction-fatal-shooting-georgia-deputy/?

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ArkhamOrigins
10/17/23 7:29:13 PM
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Jfc

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cjsdowg
10/17/23 7:33:33 PM
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This is America.

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thronedfire2
10/17/23 7:34:43 PM
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Cure was convicted of the 2003 armed robbery of a drug store in Florida's Dania Beach and sentenced to life in prison because he had previous convictions for robbery and other crimes.

but people guilty of insurrection only get 15-20 years...

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BlueTigerLion
10/18/23 5:17:04 AM
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cjsdowg posted...
This is America.


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Akagami_Shanks
10/18/23 5:20:35 AM
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waiting for the full version to come out as it always does, but if it did indeed go down how they say it did and the video corroborates that.... tragic loss but damn. I was thinking they just straight up murdered the guy.

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Zikten
10/18/23 6:24:23 AM
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He might have been in a panic attack over the idea of being in custody again. Fears of being given another life sentence were probably racing through his mind. I'm sure his original ordeal left deep trauma in his mind. The cop basically set him up to fail. Over what was likely a minor traffic infraction
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brestugo
10/18/23 6:34:18 AM
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Zikten posted...
He might have been in a panic attack over the idea of being in custody again. Fears of being given another life sentence were probably racing through his mind. I'm sure his original ordeal left deep trauma in his mind. The cop basically set him up to fail. Over what was likely a minor traffic infraction

This was noted in one report I saw. He'd been wrongfully convicted once already, in his mind what's there to prevent it again?

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texanfan27
10/18/23 6:38:24 AM
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thronedfire2 posted...
but people guilty of insurrection only get 15-20 years...

it might been a three strike law and if he used a gun in those robberies would play a part in heavy sentencing.

but to the stop itself, I think more details are for sure needed. If the story told is accurate,Officer used stun gun and baton once the victim became violent, but had go lethal force once those failed to stop him. But let see what the investigation brings up and reveals.

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brestugo
10/18/23 6:42:54 AM
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This is the second Georgia case I'm aware of where a stun gun and force resulted in death during a traffic stop for a moving violation . WTF is going on down there?

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LeoRavus
10/18/23 6:58:12 AM
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I don't think police care about a wrongful conviction when they're struggling with a suspect and start firing rounds. It really has nothing to do with anything here other than getting clicks on the article and generating outrage over this incident when we really don't know all the details and whether or not that type of force was justified.

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DnDer
10/18/23 7:33:06 AM
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brestugo posted...
WTF is going on down there?

Cops have a problem with black people thinking they're allowed to drive or something?

Seriously, though: ticketing quotas, revenue generating incentives (in the form of tickets), lack of public funding that requires "revenue generation," civil asset forfeiture incentives, overtime incentives, institutional police bias against minorities, institutional Georgia bias against minorities...

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DnDer
10/18/23 7:35:08 AM
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LeoRavus posted...
we really don't know all the details and whether or not that type of force was justified.

brestugo posted...
a traffic stop for a moving violation

It was not. (Not justified, that is.)

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Ruvan22
10/18/23 8:29:46 AM
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LeoRavus posted...
I don't think police care about a wrongful conviction when they're struggling with a suspect and start firing rounds. It really has nothing to do with anything here other than getting clicks on the article and generating outrage over this incident when we really don't know all the details and whether or not that type of force was justified.

There's a difference between "getting clicks on the article" and highlighting systemic problems (certain demographics being more likely to falsely imprisoned, creating the panic response when released)

"Even when they're free, they always struggled with the concern, the fear that they'll be convicted and incarcerated again for something they didn't do," he said.
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Tyranthraxus
10/18/23 8:32:50 AM
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He was released in 2020. Dude didn't even get 5 years out before getting killed over a fucking traffic stop.

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BurmesePenguin
10/18/23 8:40:14 AM
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This one really could go either way, but as described it sounds like he got erratic and attacked the cop, who used non-lethal methods to try and subdue him.

I can understand being erratic at the prospect of going back to jail after such an ordeal. But it also seems there's no information on what the stop was for. Can't make a personal determination on how justified the level of response of the officer was in this case. I hope the review is fair and not just back patting of their bro on the force.

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DnDer
10/18/23 8:50:09 AM
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BurmesePenguin posted...
Can't make a personal determination on how justified the level of response of the officer was in this case.

Cops can stand on the hood of a car before counting to the roof of a car and then breaking their back without killing someone at a traffic stop.

If they can manage that level of self-control... why not here?

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Nemu
10/18/23 8:58:21 AM
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Definitely going to need the video before any real judgements can be made. It's entirely possible for it to be a fuckup cop coverup nonsense story, and it's entirely possible the guy put them in a situation where lethal force was necessary.
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cjsdowg
10/18/23 12:40:04 PM
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Zikten posted...
He might have been in a panic attack over the idea of being in custody again. Fears of being given another life sentence were probably racing through his mind. I'm sure his original ordeal left deep trauma in his mind. The cop basically set him up to fail. Over what was likely a minor traffic infraction

Since they didn't say what he did to be bulled over and arrested when this first happened. I don't trust anything they have to say. Like how can that not be something you they explain off the bat. Since they were arresting him for it.

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Hospy
10/18/23 7:19:39 PM
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Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGNIAozOIok
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Rotterdammerung
10/18/23 7:26:32 PM
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Hospy posted...
Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGNIAozOIok
Seems like they were both very keen to have a confrontation.

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Noname13
10/18/23 7:30:03 PM
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Rotterdammerung posted...
Seems like they were both very keen to have a confrontation.
Are you watching the same video? He's driving extremely fast before the stop. Comes out the vehicle swearing, name calling, and wanting to fight. He walks towards him with his fists clenched. Dude, there's no way. You don't even have to like cops 0.00001 percent to see the driver is the aggressor here. In several points he does stuff like ripping the taser prongs, shoving his hand in the cops face and grabbing it
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eggcorn
10/18/23 7:35:48 PM
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Hospy posted...
Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGNIAozOIok
Dang. If he would have stayed in the vehicle and kept his cool he probably would have been fine.

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runewalshPSiv
10/18/23 7:37:53 PM
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That dude 100% caused his own death. I'll never understand why people act like that with cops during a stop when you know it's not going to end well for you.

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Ruvan22
10/18/23 10:29:18 PM
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runewalshPSiv posted...
That dude 100% caused his own death. I'll never understand why people act like that with cops during a stop when you know it's not going to end well for you.

Whether you agree or not I would think you'd understand he 'acted like that with cops' at least partially due to terrible past with them...
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Noname13
10/18/23 10:34:31 PM
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Ruvan22 posted...
Whether you agree or not I would think you'd understand he 'acted like that with cops' at least partially due to terrible past with them...
Is it though? To be immediately come out wanting to fight after speeding like that?
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Patchwork
10/18/23 10:39:55 PM
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Ruvan22 posted...
Whether you agree or not I would think you'd understand he 'acted like that with cops' at least partially due to terrible past with them...

He was choking a police officer and calling him a bitch when he was shot.

Both of them almost went out onto the highway during the struggle, the taser had a minimal reaction and did not achieve a body lock-up, and there is zero reason why that officer would think this man was not trying to kill him at the moment shots were fired.

The headline on that article was perfectly crafted to fan the flames.

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Gritty
10/18/23 10:59:21 PM
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Terrible cop
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Noname13
10/18/23 11:29:44 PM
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Gritty posted...
Terrible cop
Yeah damn, shouldve just let himself get killed
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cjsdowg
10/18/23 11:53:44 PM
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Noname13 posted...
Yeah damn, shouldve just let himself get killed

He should not acted like a crazed fool before it got to that point.

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electricbugs2
10/18/23 11:55:31 PM
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Fairest next ever. Shame the Brinks driver didn't get there sooner, but this one is pretty cut and dry.

Dude also cried after he shot him, so obviously he didn't want to do it.

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EyeWontBeFooled
10/19/23 12:03:15 AM
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Gritty posted...
Terrible cop
That cop actually showed far more restraint than many, MANY of his coworkers would have.

Reminder that cops have shot people with one second warnings.

This was a tragedy, to be sure, though.

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texanfan27
10/19/23 10:25:29 AM
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Cop showed a lot of restraint till he couldnt, he wasnt going to win the struggle between them and one them could easily went into the freeway had it continued.

This is self defense

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Ruvan22
10/19/23 10:40:59 AM
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Noname13 posted...
Is it though? To be immediately come out wanting to fight after speeding like that?

Sorry wasn't sure what you mean by "it"? His past mistreatment by police/legal system?
I'm not saying that the past injustice was the only factor in his response, just that when I think about how he acted it would definitely play a role.

Patchwork posted...
He was choking a police officer and calling him a bitch when he was shot.

Both of them almost went out onto the highway during the struggle, the taser had a minimal reaction and did not achieve a body lock-up, and there is zero reason why that officer would think this man was not trying to kill him at the moment shots were fired.

The headline on that article was perfectly crafted to fan the flames.

I don't disagree with the description of what happened. How would you have written the headline?
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Dark_Arbron
10/19/23 10:50:12 AM
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DnDer posted...
revenue generating incentives (in the form of tickets), lack of public funding that requires "revenue generation,"

I remember years ago there was a police strike in Western Australia. When they issued a statement in response, they made a point to comment on the "millions of dollars lost due to no tickets being issued."

Which makes me think, if traffic infringements 100% stopped overnight, would the government announce "we are pleased with this result" while quietly seething "shit, there goes millions in revenue...?" Because we know they'd never dare admit they actually like that revenue.

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Tora_Sami
10/19/23 7:08:26 PM
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Damn, that's super tragic. I understand the guy being afraid to go back to jail, but he did try choking out the cop. It's a tragedy.

Side note, I wonder if that brinks driver is gonna get fired. They aren't allowed to leave their vehicle under any circumstances.

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thronedfire2
10/19/23 7:36:57 PM
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wtf, why was he getting pulled over?

I would guess speeding if this is some other state, since in MA that's just normal driving. state cop in the middle lane is unheard of, they go 90 here.

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dj1200
10/19/23 7:41:20 PM
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I watched the video and that guy was being an idiot. Try to fight a cop and he might shoot you. Sorry for the 16 years, but dont be stupid.

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Tora_Sami
10/19/23 7:47:46 PM
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thronedfire2 posted...
wtf, why was he getting pulled over?

I would guess speeding if this is some other state, since in MA that's just normal driving. state cop in the middle lane is unheard of, they go 90 here.

Apparently he was going 100mph+. Which would be considered reckless driving. Which is why he was gonna be arrested.

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thronedfire2
10/19/23 7:48:17 PM
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Tora_Sami posted...
Apparently he was going 100mph+. Which would be considered reckless driving. Which is why he was gonna be arrested.

well that makes sense. it was hard to tell how fast people were going

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TripleDouble
10/19/23 7:49:53 PM
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This is sad news but the thing about these articles on this board is just ends up spewing anti cop rhetoric.

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thronedfire2
10/19/23 7:52:27 PM
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TripleDouble posted...
This is sad news but the thing about these articles on this board is just ends up spewing anti cop rhetoric.

usually because they execute people far too often

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Patchwork
10/19/23 10:24:54 PM
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Ruvan22 posted...
Sorry wasn't sure what you mean by "it"? His past mistreatment by police/legal system?
I'm not saying that the past injustice was the only factor in his response, just that when I think about how he acted it would definitely play a role.

I don't disagree with the description of what happened. How would you have written the headline?

I wouldnt have led with the guys overturned conviction as the primary focus; it already paints the police as being in the wrong.

Traffic Stop for Reckless Driving Leads to Fatal Altercation on Georgia Highway.

Traffic Stop Turns Deadly.

Highway Horror.

Tragedy on {insert interstate}

Etc.

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Ruvan22
10/21/23 9:08:09 AM
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Patchwork posted...
I wouldnt have led with the guys overturned conviction as the primary focus; it already paints the police as being in the wrong.

Traffic Stop for Reckless Driving Leads to Fatal Altercation on Georgia Highway.

Traffic Stop Turns Deadly.

Highway Horror.

Tragedy on {insert interstate}

Etc.

Hmm - I feel his past unfair (mild word) treatment is pretty relevant to the narrative (a component of his reaction), enough to be included somewhere in the headline. The headlines you suggested seem to go the other way (no differentiation with an event of a person that no bad interactions w/ police in the past).
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EyeWontBeFooled
10/21/23 12:52:33 PM
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Ruvan22 posted...
Hmm - I feel his past unfair (mild word) treatment is pretty relevant to the narrative (a component of his reaction), enough to be included somewhere in the headline. The headlines you suggested seem to go the other way (no differentiation with an event of a person that no bad interactions w/ police in the past).
But, he was never supposed to go to prison in the first place. Honestly, it would have been a lot more fair to him to leave the stint in prison out of it.

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R_Jackal
10/21/23 1:00:17 PM
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runewalshPSiv posted...
That dude 100% caused his own death. I'll never understand why people act like that with cops during a stop when you know it's not going to end well for you.
Normally in a situation like this I would honestly give this some amount of weight as an argument.

But if I spent as long as he did in prison for shit I didn't even do, I would honestly jump to the same sort of reaction. It's easy to think they're out to get you at every opportunity when you have proof they were in fact out to get you before.
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brestugo
10/21/23 1:02:06 PM
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Ruvan22 posted...
Hmm - I feel his past unfair (mild word) treatment is pretty relevant to the narrative (a component of his reaction), enough to be included somewhere in the headline. The headlines you suggested seem to go the other way (no differentiation with an event of a person that no bad interactions w/ police in the past).

Yeah, there's no way getting railroaded again wasn't in the back (if not the forefront) of his mind.

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