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1. I hope that excuse doesn't catch on and gain legitimacy

Mon Apr 12, 2021, 05:07 PM

Apr 2021

I fear we will hear that again next time a black man gets shot in the back by a cop

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Police kill Daunte Wright in Mpls.: "...meant to draw taser...accidental..." [View all] live love laugh Apr 2021 OP

I hope that excuse doesn't catch on and gain legitimacy Walleye Apr 2021 #1

Agree. Sounds like total BS to me. I think she wanted to shoot him. Walleye Apr 2021 #4

Hey, accidents happen... regnaD kciN Apr 2021 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2021 #5

Maybe it's time for them to have just tasers..seriously why not PortTack Apr 2021 #9

Because they are basically useless outside of 20-35 feet at the max DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2021 #11

Kickin' with disgust! Faux pas Apr 2021 #7

NBC legal analyst says officer had "lack of training". Bullshit. live love laugh Apr 2021 #8

This is stinky. Baked Potato Apr 2021 #12