Berkeley (MO) officials: Man killed by police had pointed gun at officer

[branford]

70. Are you kidding or just desperate?

Your proof that the officer is a homicidal bigot is a crime 13 years ago while he was in high school concerning possession of beer and baton in his car and that he really doesn't like the president and first lady? You're not willing to consider as evidence the fact that Myers was awaiting trial in one month for illegal weapons and resisting arrest charges, has a prior criminal record, was on monitored bail where he could not possess a firearm nor be out and about, and his social media posting with a gun identical to the one recovered, yet we're to believe your offended and convinced of the officer's guilt due to the his minor high school record over a decade ago and some political comments where race, no less violent intent, is nowhere to be found. Wow, just wow!

The family's attorney actual expressed inculpatory theory was "right-wing conservatives have not traditionally been 'the friendliest' to people such as Myers." Again, wow. This information would be inadmissible in either a criminal or civil trial, and can only be described as laughable, particularly from experienced trial counsel. I certainly do not agree with the officer's politics, and he may very well be a complete and total ass, but if that's the best you and the family's attorney can cite to, I would reiterate my opinion that there's no chance of a criminal charge, and a civil suit is unlikely or will result in a quick and unfavorable verdict.

More importantly, what about those witnesses the Myers family attorney promised us? Aren't you annoyed that these perfect witnesses that could prove your theories will not come forward in the interests of justice? With the claims that amount to little more than the officer is an evil conservative Republican as purported "evidence" and vague hints of important eyewitnesses that never materialized, I'm beginning to think the family may have retained cranks, incompetents or ethically challenged counsel.

Lastly, I've pointed-out a number of examples of actual forensic evidence supporting the officer's account of what happened. I'm still waiting for any evidence you could point to that contradicts the released forensics or provides an alternative theory that exonerates Myers. I would suggest further citation to Myers family attorney would be imprudent.