Feds promise 'robust' investigation into George Floyd's death

[question everything]

State and federal authorities on Thursday pledged "robust and meticulous" dual investigations into the death of George Floyd, calling the case a top priority that will be monitored directly by President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General William Barr.

But the investigations could take some time — maybe more than those protesting for justice in the streets had hoped.

"We are going to investigate it as expeditiously, as thoroughly and completely as justice demands," said Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman. "Sometimes that takes a little time. And we ask people to be patient."

Freeman called Floyd's death "senseless," but said moving too quickly could threaten the outcome of the case. He invoked the prosecution of Baltimore officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, saying the district attorney there moved too quickly and lost the case as a result. "We have to do this right, and that's what we'll do," Freeman said.

https://www.startribune.com/feds-promise-robust-investigation-into-george-floyd-s-death/570828412/

[LizBeth]

1. Like Kav investigation? Nobody trust Trump and Barr.

[question everything]

3. On local news this morning a knowledgeable former prosecutor

said, bluntly, that in most states, including Minnesota, police officers have a license to kill.

And that a call from the police has to come first.

In principle, they have to look whether it was justified.

But he admitted that in this case, they'd better move fast.

[Solomon]

2. There was no fucking video showing Freddie Gray being killed.

The Freddy Gray case has nothing to do with this one and it pissed me off to no end when he said it.

[jalan48]

4. Trump and Barr will manipulate the process to inflame people and incite more violence. This will

help him win reelection.

[tinrobot]

5. FTA: "But the investigations could take some time..."

They are going to wait until after the election.

I think the state/city needs to take the lead in this one. Arrest them and file charges now.