Fishstyx
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A doctored video. What happened before it was filmed. What happened outside of the shot. What was said. Hundreds of circumstances...thousands. We do not know the entire story. And I refuse to convict the man without knowing ALL the evidence.
I agree and the video evidence needs to be verified and validated as well as this going through the normal justice system. However, assuming its legit, and there is no evidence as of yet that its anything but, the video is pretty damning. As of now, the only account is the officer's. The video cast serious doubt to his credibility as it contradicts some his official report on what occurred. You'd be hard pressed to agree that he was in danger, regardless of what occurred prior to the start of the video. Its plausible that Scott had hold of the taser and threw it down or just knocked it out Slager's hand. If Scott still had the taser in his hand when the officer open fire, that claim could be made and the use of deadly force would certainly have been justified. But he started firing when Scott was fleeing, empty handed and nearly 15' away. Goes further against his credibility that he runs back, grabs the taser and drops on the ground next to Scott, handcuffed on the ground (frankly, view this as an "Oh S#%t" moment realizing he screwed up).
So as of now, the guy looks guilty as hell. My mind could be changed and I'd admit I was wrong but it'd take some pretty damned good evidence to the contrary at this point, proof of the video being doctored would certainly be one.
I'm not one of the d-bags around here who claim all cops are bad, lie, cheat, whatever either. Just call it like I see it with whats available.
Considering and if all is legit, this will never go to trial beyond arraignment....unless the guy get a lawyer that is complete and utter idiot.