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Lasher

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3. Nearly 140 officers were injured

Reply to turbinetree (Original post)

Thu Jan 28, 2021, 12:53 PM

Jan 2021

Some of the surviving officers are stilling coping with severe injuries

"I have officers who were not issued helmets prior to the attack who have sustained brain injuries. One officer has two cracked ribs and two smashed spinal discs," said Union Chairman Gus Papathanasiou. "One officer is going to lose his eye, and another was stabbed with a metal fence stake."

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'Stabbed with a metal fence stake': Here are 7 disturbing details about the [View all] turbinetree Jan 2021 OP

Yes, definitely have them testify.. ananda Jan 2021 #1

This is why Senate Republicans don't want an actual trial gratuitous Jan 2021 #2

Showing evidence is critical Midnightwalk Jan 2021 #4

But how many are leaving because the GOP didn't support Trump as much as they think tblue37 Jan 2021 #7

Another reason to go after Midnightwalk Jan 2021 #11

horrible bdamomma Jan 2021 #8

Nearly 140 officers were injured Lasher Jan 2021 #3

Their 'leaders' were literally willing to sacrifice them. It's horrific. crickets Jan 2021 #15

Congressional Democrats want a brief Senate trial. Lasher Jan 2021 #16

K&R Solly Mack Jan 2021 #5

K&R spanone Jan 2021 #6

No deals , let the evidence be presented RANDYWILDMAN Jan 2021 #9

Yes, testimony from officers directly involved will be powerful. Baked Potato Jan 2021 #10

Horrific. Media needs to mention this every hour or two. MerryBlooms Jan 2021 #12

K & R Duppers Jan 2021 #13

K&R ck4829 Jan 2021 #14