Man arrested while taking out trash - Police arrest him because? Well the usual

[tulipsandroses]

This is chilling.
The LAPD fought to not have the video released because "it would have a chilling effect on future investigations".

How about stop harassing and arresting black people ? That's the chilling effect of all this.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

1. FTP.

[CincyDem]

2. Ahhh....the ole "trashing while black" offense. Forgot about that one.

Sheesh

[7wo7rees]

3. "This dude?" "Probably."

Racial profiling.
Systemic racism.
Lazy, lizard-brain thugs.

[The Wizard]

4. Civil sanctions for sure

and a possible indictment for official misconduct and kidnapping. Taking someone into custody by force is an indictable offense. The police will be fired, and the victims will likely get a generous settlement.

[tulipsandroses]

5. This is why everyone should be concerned about police misconduct. Even if you are a racist Ahole

This should bother you. Police budgets are bloated enough. But the fact that their misconduct results in civil lawsuits that taxpayers end up footing the bill for, should outrage everyone.

Think of all the ways that this money could be used in different cities. Its just outrageous. Citizens everywhere should be demanding that police stop this behavior, if for no other reason than a monetary reason. I am not faulting victims for suing. But in what other profession, can you cost your employers huge damages and you are able to continue in this job.AND, sweeping overhaul to prevent future occurrences does not take place?

[The Wizard]

8. In states that legalized cannabis

police funding for prosecuting cannabis cases has to take a hit. De facto defunding and for just cause. Unfortunately our resources will be squandered because we are a nation of uniform worshipers, unconsciously living in fear of those who wear uniforms and pack heat.

[onetexan]

6. Not just fired, prosecuted

These disgusting racist cops need to be prosecuted.

[luckone]

7. Kick but too pissed off to comment

[barbtries]

29. i'm too pissed to even watch the video.

the story is too familiar, and i've been watching the chauvin trial.

[pepperbear]

9. So they were actually looking for a white guy but needed a warm up act first?

Really?

[rickyhall]

10. Next it'll be Breathing While Black. Oops, too late. Existing While Black?

[grantcart]

11. Bodycam bodycam bodycam

[MineralMan]

12. Well, I know that when I'm taking out my trash,

I always look up and down the street for police cars. Oh, wait...I don't do that. Ever.

More white male privilege, I suppose.

WTAF?

[marie999]

13. If the cops want to arrest you, they will arrest you no matter what you do or say.

Let them arrest you. Don't answer any questions except your name and address. They must tell you why they are arresting you and tell you your rights. Refuse to talk to them until you have your lawyer present. If they do not tell you why you are under arrest nor tell you your rights tell your lawyer. Do not sign any papers.

[drray23]

14. so i dont have a lawyer on speed dial

How do you contact a lawyer from jail ? Do they give you a list of local lawyers you can contact ?

[marie999]

30. I don't know if they will give you a list or not.

You should always carry a criminal lawyer's card with you. Our lawyers are on our contact list on our cell phones.

[Xolodno]

31. At least in California...of all places.

No. Some law about not "endorsing bail companies and lawyers". You could ask for a phone book...they won't give you one. Railroad your ass straight to the public defender who will likely tell you take the plea. Make sure you get your business cards out of your wallet before they secure that and your phone. Once you lose that, you're fucked.

[BobTheSubgenius]

15. A question mark, GMA? REALLY???

That garbage was too good to belong to a person of colour, clearly.

[llashram]

16. not surprising

in the current racial climate of America. The prior person to occupy 1600 unleashed the mean, mean animosity that has always, periodically, bubbled over in the American cultural/racial crockpot that makes up this stew we reside in. Americans have 2 choices embrace the mentality of authority agents as represented here or with ever-growing numbers of loud voice, register resentment condemning this Slavery Era/ segregationist mentality.

Tear not the quilt asunder. Humpty dumpty style...:tsk Its up to all of us Hopefully, still living in America.

[Dan]

19. There is always a third choice.

The Oppressor does not always get to define the agenda of events....

[llashram]

32. yep

true...

[NoMoreRepugs]

17. What tRUMP encouraged and has spread across the country actually seems to be getting worse.

[whopis01]

18. And the suspect that they were after was a WHITE male.

I guess there is no sense in arresting a white male when there are still black males running free.

[PatrickforB]

20. Massive demilitarization, and impose a top to bottom

culture change in police and sheriff's departments throughout the US. Defang the police unions so they do what unions are supposed to do, but cannot put bad cops back on the street. Civilian oversight. Community policing.

Just a whole stem-to-stern culture change.

[Warpy]

21. Teaching them to shut the fuck up and listen would help

Barking orders at civilians under stress only adds to the stress level.

[AllaN01Bear]

22. lapd should be shutdown and restarted . the sherrif is just as bad.

i grew up in glendora which was a burb in la. i would hear horror stories of the lapd.

[twodogsbarking]

23. They didn't shoot him.

Was that on purpose?

[Mr. Scorpio]

24. For the police, racism, incompetence and violence all go hand-in-hand.

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

25. American policing 101...

1. Grab the nearest POC.
2. Grab doughnuts.

[sciencescience]

26. Just explain and be nice. Way too many cops are looking to be jerks and start confrontations.

[LymphocyteLover]

28. police departments are also magnets for racists and white supremacists

[LymphocyteLover]

27. So tired of this crap. And yet conservatives scream about how racism doesn't exist and how awful it

is to even educate people about racism.

I fucking hate these motherfucker racist motherfuckers.