Nation of Islam Member Claims Police Brutality After Releasing Violent Arrest Vid
- Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:45pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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A Nation of Islam Member in Alabama is claiming police brutality after his attorney released video of his brutal arrest.
A security camera captured police apparently striking 29-year-old Travarious Daniel multiple times during a March 20 incident:
“The Nation of Islam wanted to let people know what was done to him,” Charles Salvagio, Daniel’s attorney, told Reuters. “The guy had his hands up and was trying to surrender. When he came to my office, he looked like he had two heads, it was so swollen.”
“The mayor is disturbed by what he has seen of the video,” the major’s chief of staff, Erskine “Chuck” Faush Jr., told Reuters on Thursday.
Daniel’s accusations, however, have not shielded him from charges. Reuters reports undercover police were chasing him in the first place “after observing him take the keys of a parked car and remove a GPS, a Dell computer and a carton of cigarettes that he then put into his own car.”
He’s been charged with receiving stolen goods and breaking and entering into a vehicle, and an additional felony charge of possession of a stolen firearm is expected.
Two officers involved in the incident have been put on paid administrative leave pending a full investigation.
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Comments (249)
SomeoneInAusTX
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:13pmcome on, people… he was a thief and deserved to be arrested, but he wasn’t resisting and had his hands in the air surrendering. This disgusts me, as it shows why people how the police in such low regard. I am about as conservative as they come, but this is over the line!
Report Post »msschill
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:12pmI am in an academy to be a cop… these guys went WWWAAAAAAYYYYYYY to far on this thief. Officer safety is 1st but beating the crap out of a guy that is down is not a part of procedure. Dirt bags need to be tackled and cuffed, period.
Report Post »blacksmith
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:34pmYou have a rude awakening coming in your future.
Report Post »John Z.
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:41pmYou got a long way to go kid. Get 30 yrs under your belt and report back.
Report Post »netjet
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 2:41pmYou are taught Black & White; when you hit Reality you will find shades of Gray. Life is full of bright lights and rainbows piercing darkness, your job is to keep the darkness at bay. There in the shadows you will find the gray trying to consume your light.
Report Post »HonorNTruth
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:09pmSeems that’s the only justice in this country anymore. Doubt the perp even sets foot in adult daycare.
Report Post »dragon1969
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:08pmPolice need to realize that when some one is struck in the head, they are naturally going t try to cover their head. But most arrogant offficers say they were resisting by not putting their hands behind their back. If you tell the pope to get down on the ground the cram your knee in his spine and crush his head to the pavement, chances are he will probably put his hands on his head to protect himself. I have great respect for good police but the bad , arrogant, young hot headed ones ruin t for the good ones. I have seen situations where if the officer is not an adrenaline junky and doesnt try to force someones elbow to the back of their head that they will eventually go peacfully. if not thats what the tazer is for. an officer if following protocol should never have to forcefully hurt anyone. I saw an officer tell a guy to get on the ground and put his hands behind his head, the guy put his hands behind his back so the officer got pissed off and crammed the guys hand up to his head and screamed in his ear “ i said hands behind head ” and dislocated the guys shoulder. 6 of 1 half dozen of another.
Report Post »bigal883
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:07pmyou mean they asked him if he was a muslim then beat him,WTF ..
Report Post »positive1
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:04pmThe Judicial system must be put back in the hands of the citizens. Not the police, judges, DA’s and lawyers. 16 hr / 6 day jury trials for everyone who has broken the law. This includes punishment, plea deals and fines. This right was given to US by the Constitution and is 1/3 of OUR government not theirs. Crime doesn’t sleep nor should justice.
We can Take this RIGHT back by starting in our local courthouse and police departments and work our way up to the Supreme Court!
REAL speedy trials for the innocent, victims and accountability for the guilty.
TEA PARTY MUST UNITE ON THIS ISSUE
Report Post »lgccac
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:04pmAnd the problem is?
Report Post »PalinWest 2012
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:03pmDid the thief say something wrong?
Report Post »rightwingheroes
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:03pmIslam wanting American justice over Sharia is an oxymoron. The NOI is a joke, chock full of draft dodgers, convicts and ex-convicts.
Report Post »rightwingheroes
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:01pmIt takes 4 officers 2 minutes to handcuff a criminal. Sounds like a peaceful surrender to me.
Report Post »code green
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:48pmYou are right,but he was tackled with his arms out to his sides. Still he was obviously resisting after they laid hands on him, and got a big dose of street justice by one officer.
Report Post »My bet is that he wins the law suit while his dumb a$$ sits in jail .
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zorro
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:35pmCode Green…I saw a guy get off a car, stop with his hands out, officers begin to push him two or three more steps, then one other officer jumping on top of him and began to beat him. Once on the ground, I don’t see where he even got a chance to resist. Perhaps this is another one of those “stun moves” ya’ll talked about on the last video. Except this cop seems to have given one move after another after another after another….
I only saw the video twice and of coarse, we also have the whole “you didn’t see what happened before…” thing but as it looks to me, this is another case of police going over the line. Just my opinion obviously…
Report Post »rightwingheroes
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:59pmFleeing from police puts theirs and others’ lives in danger. The punishment fits the crime. Next case.
Report Post »Nepenthe
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:58pmIf guilty this man should by all means go to jail. However, it is beyond doubt that the officer comitted a crime that would land any civilain in jail. The only punishment the officer will receive though is paid administrative leave and then will be put back on the force where he can beat and assualt other victims at will
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Report Post »Jim from Maine
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:43pmIt certainly is NOT beyond any doubt NEPENTHE that any of those officers commited any crime. The slug got what he deserved from what I could see.
Report Post »LimoDavid
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:57pmOk, after yesterday‘s video of the cop slamming the drunk guy’s face into the concrete, I supported that police officer and his actions. This time the cops may have and probably gone too far. The guy had his hands out. At the most the cops should have tasered him before they beat the crap out of him.
Or maybe it was one of the cops’ cars that got broken in to.
Report Post »teachermitch32
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:56pmThis certainly “appears” to be police brutality. However, the video does not show what happened prior to the take down, or indicate what threats the officers were presented with early on. That’s why it only “appears”.. Hopefully, cooler heads will prevail in this matter and the truth will be revealed. I for one appreciate the majority of our police and law enforcement officials…except for the ones that advocate for stepping on 2nd ammendment rights.
Report Post »standunited
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:03pmEither way with the manpower they had and him being belly down there’s only so much anyone can say he resisted at that point, this seemed a little overboard. Not that he didn’t deserve it maybe but this was a little much. When are these cops gonna realize there are cameras everywhere.
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:55pmRemove his hand and subject him to 1/2 stoning.
Report Post »Judge: I hope this teaches you a lesson young man. You now have one hand left to steal with. Allah is Great.
truthncharity
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:54pmThe man looked like he was surrendering without resistance….this is way overboard and does not serve justice.
Report Post »blacksmith
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:46pmWalking away with your hands up is not surrender. It is the first sign of attempting to create distance for fight or flight. I am sure the police were just driving around looking for someone to give the old downtown beatdown to and this innocent citizen/victim had nothing to do with the encounter.
Report Post »Ethereal
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 3:18pmEver time a video like this arises we should be aware that the entire story is not told within the video. We have no idea what happened right before this and a few cleaver edits can make a different story.
Report Post »clockwatcher
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:52pmI an’t seen a thing. Move along ; )
Report Post »Mhockey1505
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:52pmProbably shouldn’t have been beat, but should still goto jail
But my guess is he wont, and w/ the lawsuit he can probably buy his own GPS and Dell Laptop
Report Post »Ballgame
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:51pmI don’t know the whole story but looks like brutality to me.
Report Post »Iwantimamy
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:59pmSome arrests are brutal….when suspects resist, it get brutal….come on….
Report Post »mrlogan3
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:43pmI agree ballgame, there was probably more to it, but it looked bad to me, I didn’t see resistance.
Report Post »BecksADweeb
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 9:52pmIf this had been your brother you wouldn’t say such things. or if he were white. Of course, if he were white then these ******* cops would have shook him down and let him go.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:51pmWhere’s the separation of church and state on this one? They hide behind religion when it suits them. Bottom line he broke into a car and took things that didn’t belong to him, no matter what religion. I guess he forgot to wear his religious name tag while committing this crime. If the officer used too much force in arresting him then he needs to be held accountable too, but proceedures are now being followed by the sheriff, so we will see.
Report Post »jedi.kep
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 10:42amA cop beats down a criminal. The criminal received a beating. I’ll say it again…the CRIMINAL received a BEATING. I’m not losing any sleep over that one.
Report Post »nitestik
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 1:17pmWAIT A MINUTE GUYS! BACK UP THE WAGON! MAYBE HE POINTED THE GUN OR SHOT AT THEM WHILE FLEEINg????????? ,sorry for the caps button stuck !
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:51pmGonna be a very rich felon…
Affirmative action at it’s finest
Report Post »matt708
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:50pmi thought Muslims aren’t allow to steal
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:52pmThat’s right. I say let Shariah law handle this one. Cut his hand off.
Report Post »standunited
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:59pmThey’re not, but like most members being muslim only counts when it’s convenient, like most people who claim religion but don‘t make the sacrifices unless they’re convenient.
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:04pmNo one is allowed to steal. :-)
Report Post »mrlogan3
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:42pmDumbest comment I’ve ever seen on here MATT. Tell me someone who is allowed to steal.
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:54pmCut his hand off.
Report Post »avenger
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 6:09pmyou are wrong..according to Qumran they can do “whatever” it takes to convert infidels and promote islam… http://thereligionofpeace.com
Report Post »rossi_thomas
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 11:39amCertainly not dumber than you MrLogan3. You’re too stupid and indoctrinated to know that Muslims are commanded to steal from non-Muslims.
Report Post »QuietTexan
Posted on April 3, 2011 at 9:33pmthey are not supposed to smoke either. Makes you wonder who the carton of cigarettes were for.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:49pmAppears he‘s lucky that’s all he got.
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:17pmCriminals get what they deserve. Sadly, some get away with their crimes (for the time being).
I am sick and tired of the coddling of criminals, the preoccupation of insuring their “rights”, the lack of sympathy and reparations for the victims of their crimes. The tax payers have to pay for their incarceration for years with no payback. Make them work, or send them to a penal island to fend for themselves.
Am I ranting?
Report Post »DTOM_Jericho
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:34pm@Old Truckers
If ranting means babbling like someone with no sense. Yes, you are. If it doesn‘t then let’s just call it inane banter.
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:40pmOuch!
Report Post »avenger
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 6:02pmthis piece of shet is lucky to be alive…
Report Post »sikupnfed
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 2:23pmIt appears that the police were out of line on this one. There is no reason to beat the snot out of somebody who is down. That said, I know nothing about what transpired between this guy and the cops prior to this episode that would serve as cause for such a beating.
Report Post »I am a big defender of the police and wish we had harsher punishments for crimes – up to and including the death penalty (we really need to kill the people on Death Row and not let them sit and rot) but this apparent brutality wasn’t called for at all.
EastofEdenFarms
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:49pmYikes!
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:47pmRun thief!
CatB
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:50pm“Stolen Firearm” …. I’m sure he was just holding it for a “friend” … lucky none of the officers were shot .. sorry but you go around stealing you might get a “little hurt” when they take you down .. looked like he was running to me.
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:52pmMaybe they can put some sharia on his azz and cut off his hands.
Report Post »Domin0z
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:57pmCome on folks…fair is fair…I support the police as much as the next guy. Muslim, or not, the police were obviously going to far here. The “perp” has his hands up and was repeatedly bashed by the cops.
Old Truckers
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 12:59pmIf you live a life of crime, there will be consequences. A criminal has no rights as far as I am concerned. He gets whatever comes his way.
If you want a peaceful life, be nice.
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:01pmAnother beat-down of a bad guy who was not resisting captured on video. When are cops going to learn there are video cameras everywhere? The cop has some ‘splainin’ to do.
Report Post »standunited
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:06pmOK people, get ready for Al, Jesse,Louie and the gang, not that this wasn’t too much from the cops, but it happens to people regardless of color when they run. But this is all the Rev’s need to rally the people and try to make mo money.
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:08pmSomething the thief did ticked off the police. It occurred before the camera picked up the scene.
Report Post »lovenfl3
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:10pmTher’s always more to the story when these videos come out. It’s not like the guy was just sitting on his front porch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=619wI12Ky20
Report Post »JP4JOY
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:12pmInteresting how he seems to walk directly toward the camera. Wish we could hear what if anything he was saying to the officers. Was this a high speed chase? Too little info to take sides, my default position rests with the officers.
Report Post »chickenlittle
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:13pmAny body happen to think what NATION of Islam implies? Any organization with that name HAS to be against everything THIS country is supposed to stand for. I agree with those here admonishing a brutal arrest, but what does his own NATION of Islam condone. Trying to have it both ways here, are we?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:16pmchickenlittle
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:13pm
Any body happen to think what NATION of Islam implies? Any organization with that name HAS to be against everything THIS country is supposed to stand for. I agree with those here admonishing a brutal arrest, but what does his own NATION of Islam condone. Trying to have it both ways here, are we?
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Yes and like they KNEW that when they saw him stealing and running … I don’t think so!
Report Post »SgtB
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:18pmHe was resisting! Do you not see that the officers are tryin to get him to go to the ground and he is doing his best to not comply by staying standing? I don’t disagree that he was doing it in a nonviolent way, but he was resisting. Also, look at the size of the guy. He’s got height and a few pounds on every one of the officers involved. I wouldn’t want to risk him turning around on me either.
Report Post »Whostolemypig
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:18pmWe need MORE police brutality. Somebody has to beat some sense into these thugs. Funny how 99% of our police officers will show you the same respect you show them. If you run, prepare to receive butt whipping. Smart people don’t put themselves in position to get beat.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:26pmA Well Written Police Report
He could have been this guy…
Orville Smith, a store manager for Best Buy in Augusta , Georgia , told police he observed a male customer, later identified as Tyrone Jackson of Augusta , on surveillance cameras putting a laptop computer under his jacket… When confronted the man became irate, knocked down an employee, drew a knife and ran for the door.
Outside on the sidewalk were four Marines collecting toys for the “Toys for Tots” program. Smith said the Marines stopped the man, but he stabbed one of the Marines, Cpl. Phillip Duggan, in the back; the injury did not appear to be severe. After Police and an ambulance arrived at the scene Cpl. Duggan was transported for treatment.
The subject was also transported to the local hospital with two broken arms, a broken ankle, a broken leg, several missing teeth, possible broken ribs, multiple contusions, assorted lacerations, a broken nose and a broken jaw…injuries he sustained when he slipped and fell off of the curb after stabbing the Marine.
Report Post »chickenlittle
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:26pm@CATB… Actually I agree… how could the cops even be thinking religion while the guy is running is beyond me… they were after a thief, plain and simple. I was referring to the all the muslims claiming persecution AFTER the fact. THEY want it both ways. And yes, their religion DOES promote lying and stealing… as long as you’re doing it for Allah.
Report Post »swehes
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:28pmAs the thief was breaking the law he become an Outlaw. He should be treated as such. Would be nice to hear the police’s side of the story. The worst thing in this country came about when the USA gave rights to Outlaws. I do understand that innocent until proven guilty is important. But it is also important that a person who is obviously an outlaw, should not get rights but a nice little island in the middle of nowhere with his other outlaw friends.
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:28pmWhen FOUR cop cars finally corner you, STAY IN THE DAMN CAR!
Given the guy‘s crime and his ability to just waltz right out of the car as if it’s no big thing, the cops had every reason to wonder how much he respected the cops’ authority. And THAT’S why he got slapped around.
Cops put their lives on the line for public safety, and people who have no respect for authority are dangerous, and they need to be put in their place, or the cops may end up dead.
Once again, the cops did their job here.
Report Post »afishfarted
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:30pmwell, having been in law enforcement, I can tell you that when a suspect of physical stature refuses to put his hands behind his back, one tactic is to inflict pain in order for him to comply. It appears this dude is a body builder and knows how to refuse being handcuffed. I‘ll guarentee if he’d have put his hands behind his back when ordered, this wouldn’t have happened. and remember, a stolen gun was in his possession. There’s no way of knowing if he had another in the front his pants. Look again at the end of the video. He was still refusing to comply, which is why he was struck again. But his attorney will get the jury he needs and the prosecutor will most likely not bring this up
Report Post »sooner12
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:40pmBanjarmon…..Thanks for that story. It made my heart feel good. My son is a Marine and hope he would have done the same as these Marines did.
Report Post »Dan
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:40pmI don’t know the whole story but from what is shown the cops clearly had no right treating that person the way they did. The video shows once he put his hands up the cops attacked him, brutally beating him while he was laying face down on the ground. Dare I say what the cops have done to this person is criminal.
Fair is fair. The law applies to all says the United States Constitution. Our laws are not to be circumvented for personal use or gain. These cops are lawless and should be held accountable. I would feel the same way if black cops treated a white guy like that.
This Constitutional Conservative is colorblind. Me being a conservative, transcends race.
Dan
Report Post »Disabledvet
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:52pmHere is a case for SHaria law, cut off the thiefs hand.
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:54pmDan,
The lawless one in the video is the thief.
Report Post »The police are the law enforcers. Get it straight.
Quit making excuses for criminal behaviour.
AzDebi
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:14pmThe way I see it, our policemen and sheriffs are the ONLY line of defense we now have in this country…without them we’d look like any other heathen country on earth! They did seem pretty rough on the guy in the video…don’t worry, Holder will get right on it…he’ll see to it that a full investigation is done and justice is served!
Report Post »mill
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:22pmoh no oh no…a m ember of the religion of peace.. stupid thief
Report Post »Thirdeye
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:24pmI bet it did… He was running so fast they were able to catch him. And where did a stolen firearm come into play?
Report Post »mill
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:25pmI agree with someones comment….sharia for this fool!! thief?…the cops should have cut off his hands.
Report Post »do you think the cops care what his religion is?
Dan
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:26pm@OLD TRUCKERS
I don’t care what his religion is. I don’t care what the nationality of the person is.
I understand that he is a criminal however the treatment of this person is abusive. Tasers could have been used over and over again. You want me to believe that all of those officers couldn’t control one individual that was face down on the ground?
I could care less, lock all the criminal up. Throw away the key when necessary. I even support capital punishment however the law applies to all. Its obvious that the officers training went right out of the window during this arrest.
There are so many violations here. That’s why the department took action.
Re-train the officers and call it a day. I’m not a cheerleader for the criminal, what I am advocating is that rules, regulation and procedures be followed, especially the law.
Dan
Report Post »WTH
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:27pmLook close at the cops trying to cuff the guy and not being able to. Yes this guy had his hands up, but once he hit the ground he put up a fight. It is called resisting arrest. Here is how I have managed to not get beaten by the cops: first, I don’t break into a car and steal items; second, I don’t have possession of a stolen firearm; and third and most important, I don’t run from the police. Following these simple steps as I do will bring the probability of you getting beaten by the police to an almost negligible level.
Report Post »JoeBtfsplk
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:38pmCops just doing what the parents should have done years before.
Good for the Cops! That beating is nothing compared to what people will get in jail if they step on another prisoners toes.
Bad criminals! What’s a Nation to do?
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:45pmHe got hit in the head he’s lucky under sharia law they would have cut off one of his hands for stealing and public whipped him for breaking and entering.
Report Post »BuckOfama
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 3:02pmNothing to see here, move along folks. Looked to me like he fell into those officers and was attacking them with his face…..
Report Post »AriBenTZion
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 3:10pmLet me give this cockroach some sound advice – don’t break the law and you will not be beaten, arrested or placed in jail.
Report Post »GayDem4Beck
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 3:11pmWas he beaten a little excessively, yeah maybe, it looks that way. Did he commit a crime and run from police, yep looks and sounds that way. Did he have possession of a stolen firearm, yep that‘s what’s been reported.
I’d rather see scum like this get a little over due attention, than to see officers or civilians shot or killed by people that have no regard for others. It‘s a little late to put your hands up and say ’I give’ after running from the law. To avoid the beat down he should have fallen directly on the ground and not moved.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 3:13pmbanjarmon
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 1:26pm
A Well Written Police Report
He could have been this guy…
Orville Smith, a store manager for Best Buy in Augusta , Georgia , told police he observed a male customer, later identified as Tyrone Jackson of Augusta , on surveillance cameras putting a laptop computer under his jacket… When confronted the man became irate, knocked down an employee, drew a knife and ran for the door.
Outside on the sidewalk were four Marines collecting toys for the “Toys for Tots” program. Smith said the Marines stopped the man, but he stabbed one of the Marines, Cpl. Phillip Duggan, in the back; the injury did not appear to be severe. After Police and an ambulance arrived at the scene Cpl. Duggan was transported for treatment.
The subject was also transported to the local hospital with two broken arms, a broken ankle, a broken leg, several missing teeth, possible broken ribs, multiple contusions, assorted lacerations, a broken nose and a broken jaw…injuries he sustained when he slipped and fell off of the curb after stabbing the Marine.
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Classic ! The perp might have a strong case if he decides to sue the shoe manufacturer because he slipped so aggressively. LOL
Go Marines !
Report Post »DTOM_Jericho
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 4:47pmBad behavior doesn not excuse bad behavior. “Cops” are supposed to protect and serve. That means protect rights/lives not self-interests or anrgy feelings. A man on the ground does not deserve to be repeatedly beat. I’m sure the thief is a d*ck but that’s what punishments by the courts and juries resolve. “Cops” are not paid to lay out punishment. There is a reason they have a confined role. (well, are supposed to)
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:03pmThe next time you are being beaten up by some thug, don’t bother calling the police because they may not handle it correctly. Give the police a break, they have an incredible job to do, to protect and serve your community.
Report Post »No1YaKnow
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:18pmIf he wasn’t fighting back, it wouldn’t take that many people to hold him down. It’s a little difficult actually to see what happened on the tape–it’s grainy and jumpy. He looked like he was running to me–but was intercepted in the other direction and saw his hopes dashed being surrounded.
Report Post »DTOM_Jericho
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:21pm@Old Truckers
How am I going to call a cop if I am being beaten up? “Hold on please kind sir, let me make a phone call”
How about instead I just used MY 2nd ammendment right, solve the situation THEN call a cop to play clean up? You operate under the false assumption that we all want or need “protected”.
Report Post »DTOM_Jericho
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:31pm@Old Truckers
How am I supposed to call a cop if I am being beaten up? “Excuse me kind sir, please stop beating me mercilessly in my *ss and face so I can make a phone call”.
How about I use MY 2nd ammendment right and stop the beating the call a cop to clean up? You operate under the false assumption that everyone wants or needs “protecting”. You also believe that cops are legally obligated to answer your call. (they are not)
This was not about you and your sycophant relationship with “the authorities”. This is about a human being, wielding a badge and gun that handed out punishment which is not his mandate. Can you describe to me how you tactically subdue a subdued man by beating him in the back/head after he is subdued? Even the question makes no sense, you certainly can’t think the answer does.
Report Post »DTOM_Jericho
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:35pmDouble posting:
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WhiteFang
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:37pmDTOM_Jericho,
Take it easy, I think you understand the point. Cops deserve your respect for the work they do. Many of them are killed while working to protect the likes of you. They are killed by the the kind of person you claim was overly beaten. Shed some tears for the slain officers, and none for the criminal.
Report Post »I think you get the point.
freedoc
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:50pmWe are a nation of laws, where politics, religion, race or other uncontrollable factors, should not, must not, intervene or trump either democracy, or individual rights.
This man beaten, without the officers being in imminent danger, is reprehensible. If found to be true—not covered up for the protection of a non-white man, or ANY other human being—-they should be punished according the the applicable statutes, and context of the event by judge, to the maximum extent possible.
Any man brutalized in a functioning police state, if that can be determined either now, or in historical sense, is the victim of government, because it cannot be reasonably negated that government is the only legitimate, sanctioned, form of violence in any civil society.
No one of conscience, or reason, would justify this action.
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:57pmfreedoc,
If you were in charge, how would you have restrained and arrested this man?
Report Post »Doodidle
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 6:01pmRegardless of this guys religion, race, or what he was being stopped for, beating him to a pulp for over a minute is well beyond the right of the police. They didnt even know he had possesion of a stolen weapon and his hands were up. Granted the idiot should not have gotten out of the car. But 5 cops against one guy, thats rodney king part II
Report Post »proliance
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 6:02pmTo AFISHFARTED: I was in law enforcement for a few years also. I hope you weren’t taught that blows to the head were a proper use of pain compliance. At the academy I learned that strikes to the head were a good way to end up in federal court.
Strikes to the shoulder, large abdominal muscle mass or outer thigh are fine. Digging a thumb into the soft spot below the ear is ok also. But a strike to the head turns a suspect into a victim, and a law enforcement officer into a felon.
Report Post »pitboss711
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 6:44pmI saw this story somewhere else, but it didn’t say the thief was a Muslim. That completely changes my perspective. I commend law enforcement for a job well done!
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 6:46pmMaybe the perp was an old trucker so he deserved what he got.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 8:37pmAll radicals shold be beaten like a rented mule, until they repent their traitorous ways.
Report Post »True2thereplublic
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 9:05pm@VegasGuy
The cops do have some explaining to do, they need to be ask why they did not hit harder…… Punk!
Report Post »Strictlybusiness
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 12:46amONE QUESTION, was this little FREAKS head still on his body and in tact, and not rolling around on the ground??? If so then what is the problem. He resisted arrest, a couple country boys BEAT his Muslim A$$ and he lived to tell about it….. Next time feed the GATORS ! ! !
Report Post »pitboss711
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 8:28am@Dan – Muslim is not a race. Islam is a perverted religion that calls for the death of all non-believers…which includes you. Wake up and drop the PC crap.
Report Post »Dan
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 2:01pm@PITBOSS711
What are you talking about? Reread both of my posts above once again before making such a ridiculous statement. Here is a friendly suggestion, how about you step out of the “Pit” to better manage your reading comprehension skills and become a better “Boss” of one-self.
Officers are supposed to be a cut above the rest. That is why they were chosen out of thousand of applicants. They receive “Special Training” on how to deal with just about every aspect of their jobs. Officers are civil servants. They are not allowed to carry out punishment/judgement, that’s for the courts to decide.
Clearly the officers training went right out the window. Did you also notice the guy on the ground getting kicked as well? How many officers are at the scene? They couldn’t subdue that criminal using the training they “all” received?
At what point does it become abusive, after the guy is dead? Once again, the officers are not to carry out judgment! That is what the courts are for. If they cannot preform their duties then perhaps another career is better suited for them.
Lastly, I could care less what his religion or nationality is. This is America we are better than this. When is it okay for authority to beat up on civilians no matter who or what they are?
Dan
Report Post »pitboss711
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 8:05pmDan – I gave you the benefit of the doubt and re-read your ramblings. Once again, you sound like a PC-saturated lib. If you look closely in the video, you will see four…count ‘em…FOUR police cars stopped behind this choir boy. That would lead me to believe that quite a chase ensued before they were finally able to stop him. After police stop a car they have been chasing, they normally instruct the perp to laydown with his hands out to his or her side…not run to the sidewalk waving his hands to his side like a soaring hawk. As well as the charges of receiving stolen goods and breaking and entering a vehicle, “an additional felony charge of possession of a stolen firearm is expected”. Just another poor, misunderstood youngster who was doing his best to fully cooperate with law enforcement, eh? Yes, this misguided young man is innocent until proven guilty…but so are the law enforcement officers. They must not only protect lives of innocent citizens, but also protect themselves when dealing with these thugs. So, don’t be so smug, self-righteous, judgemental and quick to assume.
Report Post »commiechaser
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 8:13pmThe only thing I saw were the cops trying to subdue someone resisting arrest.
Report Post »Dan
Posted on April 2, 2011 at 9:26pm@PITBOSS711
Okay, according to you I’m a pc saturated lib. Well, if you were familiar with my post history on “The Blaze” you would know that isn’t the case and nothing could be further from the truth. I would like to ask you, isn‘t calling people names the same tactics the left uses when someone disagrees with them or when they’re loosing an argument? Just a thought.
It feels like I’m beating a dead horse here. Yes he’s guilty, yes throw away the key or give him the chair or 25 years to life but the punishment is left to a jury, not the officers. He’s resisting arrest, taser his a@@, not once but many, many, many times!
Granted, when the criminal was brandishing the gun he should have been shot on the spot. No questions asked but when officers beat someone senseless because they are pissed off or because they “lost it” or forgot departmental procedures/training at the heat of the moment well, perhaps they need to look elsewhere for a job. They are trained for situations like this for a reason and once again I must reiterate, their training went right out of the window.
So according to your logic, anyone who resist arrest should be treated this way? Perhaps your emotions are getting the best of you just like it did those officers… after all, we’re all human and to be human is to err.
Dan
Report Post »pitboss711
Posted on April 3, 2011 at 5:15amDan, Dan, Dan…I didn’t call you a PC-saturated lib. I said “you sound like a PC-saturated lib”. Reread my post above once again before making such a ridiculous statement.
Think about it, Dan. You have no idea what happened prior to the beginning of this short clip. You have no clue what a threat to the officers’ lives this thug may have been. Yet, here you are chastising your fellow conservatives for supporting the good guys (the police) who work hard keep our streets safe, and you’re taking the side of the bad guy (the stolen gun-toting thug). And, now that someone has called you out on it…you’re going to stick your lip out and pout.
There’s not much else to say.
Report Post »pitboss711
Posted on April 3, 2011 at 5:32amI take that back, Dan…there is something else:
These cops work damn hard to do a very taxing, stressful job. They risk their lives every day in the streets and we have no idea what kinds of pressures they’re dealing with there as well as in their personal lives. They’re not perfect. They’re human beings and just like you or me, so they probably make an occasional mistake. So, let’s say that was the case here and the officer used more force than necessary. Is that any reason to ruin his career? Let’s face it…this was not a routine traffic stop. The clown they arrested was a sociopath that would undoubtedly break into your house in an instant with a stolen gun and threaten you or your family. He could care less about you. So, why the hell should we be overly concerned if he got roughed up a bit? Maybe he’ll think twice the next time he decide to pull something stupid.
Report Post »Dan
Posted on April 3, 2011 at 2:56pm@PITBOSS711
Okay, let me put this into perspective for you:
As stated in my prior posts I’ve written, “I don’t know the whole story”, “Re-train the officers and call it a day”. So to say I want the officers careers ruined is nonexistent. I have also stated, “when the criminal was brandishing the gun he should have been shot on the spot”, He’s resisting arrest, taser his a@@, not once but many, many, many times”, throw away the key or give him the chair or 25 years to life.
It should be obvious I do not support criminals in any way. What I am advocating is for the officers to do their jobs. Emotions can and will make you regret your actions in a situation long gone however had the officers followed their training, they wouldn’t expose themselves to scrutiny. Procedures are in place to protect the officers as well.
Bottom line, they went way overboard.
Dan
Report Post »pitboss711
Posted on April 3, 2011 at 6:09pmOkay, Dan…I won’t waste any more of your time. I‘m sure you’re busy writing letters of protest to the Governor of Alabama and the ACLU concerning this incident. Best of luck to you.
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