Memphis Cops Kill Motorist After Traffic Stop

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bottom line: he really should have just complied. It really is that simple.

And the speed with which they criminally charged those poor officers? It was solely to try to avoid the woke mobs from launching another “fiery but mostly peaceful riot.” It’s a miscarriage of justice they were charged so fast. They are being railroaded.

Why do you all keep insisting on this BS. He was complying after the initial stop. Definitely as best he could to confusing directions. And they still tased him and continued to get rougher with him. It’s no wonder he ran at that point. His fight or flight instinct took over

+1

Being given, at times, contradictory commands doesn't justify active resistance. Everyone knows that you are hands go behind your back.

DS (white) was a passenger in a luxury car driven by his friend (black). DS started recording the interaction because he got so frightened for his friend. The officer at his window was asking for license and registration along with questions about the owner of the car and the officer on the passenger side of the window kept telling him to keep his hands on the wheel.

DS said neither officer even acknowledged him or made any comments about his hands or movements in the car (like playing with his phone to start recording). DS was never detained. His friend was. They didn't cuff him but did make him exit the vehicle and set on the curb. DS was allowed to remain in the car until 2 more officers arrived and then they simply told him to go stand off to the side. They questioned him over and over if his friend was really his friend and said things "Listen, if there's something in the car, tell me now. You don't want to get jammed up because of this guy." "Is there nothing in the car or is there nothing you know of in the car? Again, if I find it, everyone is going to jail. Don't get jammed up over someone else."

Initial stop was because the officer said my son's friend weaved. Once they determined it was a teen driving and not an adult, they shifted. It turned into searching for drugs. His friend told them they couldn't search the vehicle and the officer said it didn't matter because they smelled weed and that gave them probable cause.

They were 4 minutes from our house when this happened. I was waiting in the driveway when they got back and there was zero weed smell in that car or on their clothes. I didn't think so because DS has terrible asthma and his friend is very clean-cut.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As expected (yet comments deleted multiple times) Monday has now come and this story is being buried in National news media. By next Friday, this will be ancient history. Pretty clear agenda and priorities the main stream media has (specifically racially oriented division)

More national news tonight that three EMTs and a seventh police officer have been fired. Not sure what stupid point you’re trying to make but this story is not “buried.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bottom line: he really should have just complied. It really is that simple.

And the speed with which they criminally charged those poor officers? It was solely to try to avoid the woke mobs from launching another “fiery but mostly peaceful riot.” It’s a miscarriage of justice they were charged so fast. They are being railroaded.

Why do you all keep insisting on this BS. He was complying after the initial stop. Definitely as best he could to confusing directions. And they still tased him and continued to get rougher with him. It’s no wonder he ran at that point. His fight or flight instinct took over

+1

Being given, at times, contradictory commands doesn't justify active resistance. Everyone knows that you are hands go behind your back.

DS (white) was a passenger in a luxury car driven by his friend (black). DS started recording the interaction because he got so frightened for his friend. The officer at his window was asking for license and registration along with questions about the owner of the car and the officer on the passenger side of the window kept telling him to keep his hands on the wheel.

DS said neither officer even acknowledged him or made any comments about his hands or movements in the car (like playing with his phone to start recording). DS was never detained. His friend was. They didn't cuff him but did make him exit the vehicle and set on the curb. DS was allowed to remain in the car until 2 more officers arrived and then they simply told him to go stand off to the side. They questioned him over and over if his friend was really his friend and said things "Listen, if there's something in the car, tell me now. You don't want to get jammed up because of this guy." "Is there nothing in the car or is there nothing you know of in the car? Again, if I find it, everyone is going to jail. Don't get jammed up over someone else."

Initial stop was because the officer said my son's friend weaved. Once they determined it was a teen driving and not an adult, they shifted. It turned into searching for drugs. His friend told them they couldn't search the vehicle and the officer said it didn't matter because they smelled weed and that gave them probable cause.

They were 4 minutes from our house when this happened. I was waiting in the driveway when they got back and there was zero weed smell in that car or on their clothes. I didn't think so because DS has terrible asthma and his friend is very clean-cut.

That is awful. Did you file a complaint? Please be an ally. You can complain just on behalf of your child’s treatment and impact of what he witnessed

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is almost entirely speculation, but this situation feels like there's a personal beef buried in here somewhere. I know it's not at all unheard of for cops to beat the hell out of a stranger, but this felt like an ambush.

My first thought after seeing the video was this looked like a personal attack.

There are rumors that he was dating one of their exes.

There are also rumors that she was sent a picture of the aftermath.

That's called TIKTOK reporting. No proof and just plainly inflammatory.

He did work at fedex.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bottom line: he really should have just complied. It really is that simple.

And the speed with which they criminally charged those poor officers? It was solely to try to avoid the woke mobs from launching another “fiery but mostly peaceful riot.” It’s a miscarriage of justice they were charged so fast. They are being railroaded.

This has been thoroughly covered. Your reading comprehension is terrible. Try again.

The coverage is that a crazy lady thinks that running from the cops and resisting arrest didn't occur even though there is video of both things happening.
This poor guy contributed do his own demise, like it or not.

Or . Hear me out. They had his car. They knew where he lived. All of this should’ve ended when he ran and they couldn’t catch up.but I’m just LE. What do I know

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is almost entirely speculation, but this situation feels like there's a personal beef buried in here somewhere. I know it's not at all unheard of for cops to beat the hell out of a stranger, but this felt like an ambush.

My first thought after seeing the video was this looked like a personal attack.

There are rumors that he was dating one of their exes.

There are also rumors that she was sent a picture of the aftermath.

That's called TIKTOK reporting. No proof and just plainly inflammatory.

He did work at fedex.

Gossip girl

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is almost entirely speculation, but this situation feels like there's a personal beef buried in here somewhere. I know it's not at all unheard of for cops to beat the hell out of a stranger, but this felt like an ambush.

My first thought after seeing the video was this looked like a personal attack.

There are rumors that he was dating one of their exes.

There are also rumors that she was sent a picture of the aftermath.

That's called TIKTOK reporting. No proof and just plainly inflammatory.

He did work at fedex.

So?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bottom line: he really should have just complied. It really is that simple.

And the speed with which they criminally charged those poor officers? It was solely to try to avoid the woke mobs from launching another “fiery but mostly peaceful riot.” It’s a miscarriage of justice they were charged so fast. They are being railroaded.

Why do you all keep insisting on this BS. He was complying after the initial stop. Definitely as best he could to confusing directions. And they still tased him and continued to get rougher with him. It’s no wonder he ran at that point. His fight or flight instinct took over

+1

Being given, at times, contradictory commands doesn't justify active resistance. Everyone knows that you are hands go behind your back.

DS (white) was a passenger in a luxury car driven by his friend (black). DS started recording the interaction because he got so frightened for his friend. The officer at his window was asking for license and registration along with questions about the owner of the car and the officer on the passenger side of the window kept telling him to keep his hands on the wheel.

DS said neither officer even acknowledged him or made any comments about his hands or movements in the car (like playing with his phone to start recording). DS was never detained. His friend was. They didn't cuff him but did make him exit the vehicle and set on the curb. DS was allowed to remain in the car until 2 more officers arrived and then they simply told him to go stand off to the side. They questioned him over and over if his friend was really his friend and said things "Listen, if there's something in the car, tell me now. You don't want to get jammed up because of this guy." "Is there nothing in the car or is there nothing you know of in the car? Again, if I find it, everyone is going to jail. Don't get jammed up over someone else."

Initial stop was because the officer said my son's friend weaved. Once they determined it was a teen driving and not an adult, they shifted. It turned into searching for drugs. His friend told them they couldn't search the vehicle and the officer said it didn't matter because they smelled weed and that gave them probable cause.

They were 4 minutes from our house when this happened. I was waiting in the driveway when they got back and there was zero weed smell in that car or on their clothes. I didn't think so because DS has terrible asthma and his friend is very clean-cut.

Since you did nothing about this - you actually literally condone it. You should be ashamed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They murdered him. White people don’t have to run. Black people do, so they can live. I’m white, btw. Those cops need to go to jail forever and I usually defend cops for having tough jobs.

Black people HAVE to run? Why? This is totally absurd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bottom line: he really should have just complied. It really is that simple.

And the speed with which they criminally charged those poor officers? It was solely to try to avoid the woke mobs from launching another “fiery but mostly peaceful riot.” It’s a miscarriage of justice they were charged so fast. They are being railroaded.

This has been thoroughly covered. Your reading comprehension is terrible. Try again.

The coverage is that a crazy lady thinks that running from the cops and resisting arrest didn't occur even though there is video of both things happening.
This poor guy contributed do his own demise, like it or not.

Or . Hear me out. They had his car. They knew where he lived. All of this should’ve ended when he ran and they couldn’t catch up.but I’m just LE. What do I know

Former prosecutor here and this is spot on. He was not accused of any offense that would justify a police chase, they should have towed his vehicle and proceeded from there. The chase was wrong from the start and the reason municipalities put chase limits in place for law enforcement is because experience has taught us that chases lead to amped cops who do not deescalate or control themselves appropriately and that leads sometimes to horrific fatal car crashes involving innocent bystanders or to acts of police brutality that both result in multi million dollar payouts. It’s a business issue as well as a civil liberties issue and public safety issue. The cops should only be chasing people who they have an actual good faith belief are an imminent danger to public safety and a kid fleeing a misdemeanor traffic stop is absolutely not that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bottom line: he really should have just complied. It really is that simple.

And the speed with which they criminally charged those poor officers? It was solely to try to avoid the woke mobs from launching another “fiery but mostly peaceful riot.” It’s a miscarriage of justice they were charged so fast. They are being railroaded.

This has been thoroughly covered. Your reading comprehension is terrible. Try again.

The coverage is that a crazy lady thinks that running from the cops and resisting arrest didn't occur even though there is video of both things happening.
This poor guy contributed do his own demise, like it or not.

Or . Hear me out. They had his car. They knew where he lived. All of this should’ve ended when he ran and they couldn’t catch up.but I’m just LE. What do I know

Former prosecutor here and this is spot on. He was not accused of any offense that would justify a police chase, they should have towed his vehicle and proceeded from there. The chase was wrong from the start and the reason municipalities put chase limits in place for law enforcement is because experience has taught us that chases lead to amped cops who do not deescalate or control themselves appropriately and that leads sometimes to horrific fatal car crashes involving innocent bystanders or to acts of police brutality that both result in multi million dollar payouts. It’s a business issue as well as a civil liberties issue and public safety issue. The cops should only be chasing people who they have an actual good faith belief are an imminent danger to public safety and a kid fleeing a misdemeanor traffic stop is absolutely not that.

Municipal attorney here. Fully agree.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As expected (yet comments deleted multiple times) Monday has now come and this story is being buried in National news media. By next Friday, this will be ancient history. Pretty clear agenda and priorities the main stream media has (specifically racially oriented division)

More national news tonight that three EMTs and a seventh police officer have been fired. Not sure what stupid point you’re trying to make but this story is not “buried.”

It’s incredibly depressing that *even the EMTs* were caught up in the corruption. The real heroes here are the cameras. Without them I doubt there would have been any justice for the Nichols family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As expected (yet comments deleted multiple times) Monday has now come and this story is being buried in National news media. By next Friday, this will be ancient history. Pretty clear agenda and priorities the main stream media has (specifically racially oriented division)

More national news tonight that three EMTs and a seventh police officer have been fired. Not sure what stupid point you’re trying to make but this story is not “buried.”

It’s incredibly depressing that *even the EMTs* were caught up in the corruption. The real heroes here are the cameras. Without them I doubt there would have been any justice for the Nichols family.

Yeah I don’t get how EMTs wouldn’t arrive at the scene and assess the patient. Lordy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The world just sucks for black people. Black people are constantly dying just for being black. We find out that the cops are black and instantly, they are let go and assumed guilty, well, because they are black cops! White cops get a paid vacation for killing black people. The world just sucks.

“Officer Preston Hemphill is on paid administrative leave "pending the outcome of the investigation," a spokesman for the Memphis Police Department told Insider.

Hemphill, who is white, joined the Memphis Police Department in 2018. “

https://www.businessinsider.com/memphis-cop-preston-hemphill-paid-leave-tyre-nichols-death-2023-1?amp