This is turning into a busy day. I wonder where all the "Cops Are Great" asswipes are today?
http://www.rawstory.com/2016/08/watch-la...he-ground/
But equal justice under the law, right 'Murrica?
In a pig's eye.
Imagine the sentence if the suspect had kicked a cop in the head while he was laying on the ground!
No wonder they tried to cover it up.
http://www.rawstory.com/2016/08/watch-la...he-ground/
Quote:APD cop kicks and punches a black suspect while he’s already pinned to the ground
Quote:Of particular interest here are the actions of Officer Richard Garcia, who arrived on the scene shortly after his fellow officers had stopped Alford and had brought him to the ground.
Immediately after walking up to Alford, Garcia gives the suspect a swift kick to the head. He then proceeds to punch him in the head and elbow him in the back several times — all while he’s still lying on the ground and has appeared to have surrendered.
But equal justice under the law, right 'Murrica?
In a pig's eye.
Quote:The New York Daily News notes that under a plea deal reached this past May, Garcia “pleaded no contest to misdemeanor assault and was spared jail time” and “was given probation, community service and told to stay away from Alford and donate $500 to charity.”
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck had tried to keep video of the incident under wraps, although he did condemn the officer’s actions.
Imagine the sentence if the suspect had kicked a cop in the head while he was laying on the ground!
No wonder they tried to cover it up.