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Image of mob beating officer after strinking him with extinguisher (WARNING) (Original Post) RandySF Jan 2021 OP
This wasn't Officer Sicknick. It was a DC Police officer StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #1
That's what I figured. LisaL Jan 2021 #3
Agree that this is not Sicknick, but by the same skepticism, do we really know the fire extinguisher greenjar_01 Jan 2021 #7
Well, there is a different video of the rioter throwing a fire extinguisher at the group of cops. LisaL Jan 2021 #12
Yeah, that's not really compelling evidence greenjar_01 Jan 2021 #14
Really? You want evidence, huh? LanternWaste Jan 2021 #24
Some people looking at the beginning of the video say womanofthehills Jan 2021 #11
This is not Sicknick, it's not eve a Capitol Police officer. LisaL Jan 2021 #13
The video of Sicknick being dragged and beaten is below. nt coti Jan 2021 #21
I am at least heartened that they may use these stills and video to identify those involved hlthe2b Jan 2021 #2
Every single one of the insurrectionists VA_Jill Jan 2021 #16
Yup, likely goes for a good hundred people nearby. coti Jan 2021 #23
Arrest every damn one of them. They must have known they were killing him. In_The_Wind Jan 2021 #4
Horrible. SergeStorms Jan 2021 #5
Don't be shocked. Far right groups HATE good cops and target them blm Jan 2021 #6
Exactly! Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #10
I've seen reports also saying it was Sicknick- do we really know? womanofthehills Jan 2021 #8
Omg! Disgusting! Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #9
Video of the cop being beaten while dragged down stairs womanofthehills Jan 2021 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author coti Jan 2021 #20
ID every one of these bastards VA_Jill Jan 2021 #17
Assault and battery? They KILLED him. nt coti Jan 2021 #19
That was a DC Metro cop VA_Jill Jan 2021 #26
now imagine what they would have done to Pelosi or Pence IcyPeas Jan 2021 #18
make this a TV ad against Republicans NOW nt doubleplusgood Jan 2021 #22
That was a lynching MrScorpio Jan 2021 #25

LisaL

(47,423 posts)
3. That's what I figured.
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 03:55 PM
Jan 2021

People who claim this was Sicknick are wrong. Sicknick got hit on the head with fire extinguisher. There is no fire extinguisher here.

 

greenjar_01

(6,477 posts)
7. Agree that this is not Sicknick, but by the same skepticism, do we really know the fire extinguisher
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 04:02 PM
Jan 2021

story is true?

How? What's the source?

LisaL

(47,423 posts)
12. Well, there is a different video of the rioter throwing a fire extinguisher at the group of cops.
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 04:07 PM
Jan 2021

I don't know if one of those cops is Sicknick for sure, but a fire extinguisher did get thrown at the cops.

 

greenjar_01

(6,477 posts)
14. Yeah, that's not really compelling evidence
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 04:12 PM
Jan 2021

I'm sure many fire extinguishers were thrown. There's pictures of them lining the walls, and several pictures of insurrectionist holding fire extingiishers. But until there's a clear hearing or report, I'm going to have to view the report that he was hit by a fire extinguisher with the same skepticism that YOU yourself usually apply to unconfirmed claims.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
24. Really? You want evidence, huh?
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 06:52 PM
Jan 2021

I wonder if you'll ever supply any for your claims that a No Shirt, No Shirt No Service sigh resulted in social unrest throughout the country.

Otherwise, it could look like you hold others to a higher standard tan you hold yourself to.

womanofthehills

(10,988 posts)
11. Some people looking at the beginning of the video say
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 04:07 PM
Jan 2021

They saw what looked like a fire extinguisher. The cop was first attacked at the top of the stairs and then they dragged him down.

hlthe2b

(113,958 posts)
2. I am at least heartened that they may use these stills and video to identify those involved
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 03:55 PM
Jan 2021

and believe me, I want them to throw the book at them. If possible extend it throughout the crowd under Felony Murder statutes.

What is Felony Murder?

Felony murder is a legal rule that expands the definition of murder. It applies when someone commits a certain kind of felony and someone else dies in the course of it. It doesn’t matter whether the death was intentional or accidental—the defendant is liable for it. The rule is usually limited to felonies that are inherently or foreseeably dangerous to human life, such as arson, rape, robbery, and burglary.

VA_Jill

(14,371 posts)
16. Every single one of the insurrectionists
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 04:17 PM
Jan 2021

could be liable to a charge of felony murder. Every one that was in the Capitol building at the time, and certainly every one who was anywhere near Officer Sicknick.

coti

(4,625 posts)
23. Yup, likely goes for a good hundred people nearby.
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 06:49 PM
Jan 2021

Also, anyone who touched or hit him after he was clearly overwhelmed by the seditionists could be charged with 1st degree murder.

SergeStorms

(20,591 posts)
5. Horrible.
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 04:00 PM
Jan 2021

If you examine the position of the officer's head in relation to the granite steps, its plain to see what they did. Anyone who's seen the movie, 'American History:X' will know what I mean.

The total disregard for human life it took to do that to someone is..... I can't find the words.

womanofthehills

(10,988 posts)
8. I've seen reports also saying it was Sicknick- do we really know?
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 04:03 PM
Jan 2021

The guy in the orange jacket with the teal backpack has been seen in other photos/videos. There is also a frontal face view of him. FBI will get him easy.

Bluethroughu

(7,215 posts)
9. Omg! Disgusting!
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 04:04 PM
Jan 2021

What is going on, how do any law enforcement that allowed this or participated in this, keep moving through the day!!!
Unless, they are dangerous domestic terrorists in our communities, right now.

I read many accounts from capital officers saying these scums flashed police badges at them, or said we're doing this for you!

The FBI needs to request a community bulletin to every police force in the country and report any officers that were in DC on January 6 th.

This goes for Fire depts also. There are reports of these people also participating.

Response to womanofthehills (Reply #15)

VA_Jill

(14,371 posts)
17. ID every one of these bastards
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 04:21 PM
Jan 2021

Haul them in and question them aggressively. Charge them all with first degree assault and battery. Remember, this is a FEDERAL charge, because it occurred on federal property, even though it was a DC Metro cop. Hell, I wouldn't even be opposed to waterboarding in this case to get names of other conspirators out of them. (Granny is all out of fucks today!) IOW, throw the entire damn book at them. If they want to play big boy games, they get to face big boy charges.

VA_Jill

(14,371 posts)
26. That was a DC Metro cop
Mon Jan 11, 2021, 12:58 PM
Jan 2021

Not Officer Sicknick. You didn't read the rest of the thread, obviously.

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