OKC police officer slams old guy unconscious

[crrcboatz]

To me it seems like he is putting the cart before the horse in saying that the internal investigation is ongoing to see if the officer violated training or policy. Maybe the AG should let the process play out before interjecting himself into it. Hell, maybe let a grand jury decide if there is anything to prosecute.

Then he goes on to say that the law applies equally to everyone. I highly doubt that he would step in if the accused wasn’t a cop.

He’s doing everything he can to set himself up for the governorship. This could backfire on him.
It gives me GREAT pause about him now.

 

[Coug91]

When do the Feds step in?

 

[CHenry]

And what, reinstate the charge? That won’t happen.

Other charges. Fired at least without charges

 

[CHenry]

When do the Feds step in?

Your joking right?

 

[BearSitsInTheWoods]

He’s doing everything he can to set himself up for the governorship. This could backfire on him.
It gives me GREAT pause about him now.

Only just now?

 

[Coug91]

Your joking right?

Sarcasm, it's nuanced.

 

[Glocktogo]

When do the Feds step in?

Well he’s Asian, so, never.

 

[GeneW]

Your joking right?

This is not over. If this is determined to be a Federal Civil Rights Violation then the US DOJ can strip the officer of his Qualified Immunity.

There can also be a Civil lawsuit brought on by the family.

Just because an officer "did not violate policy and training etc" it can play out that just because it was "policy and training" doesn't always mean that will stand up in court. There are many cases of a law enforcement person violating Civil Rights according to "policy and training" and those "policiy and training" were ordered to be eliminated.

As expected, there are various terms and conditions that must be met to qualify for this to happen. It's not automatic.

I'm not a lawyer or law enforcement person so take my comments in a general sort of way. This is far above my paygrade.

However, if I were selected for jury duty I- know how I'd vote.

 

[CHenry]

And what, reinstate the charge? That won’t happen.

You an AG?
Didn't think so

 

[dennishoddy]

Drummond dismisses criminal charge against Oklahoma City police officer

Attorney General Gentner Drummond today dismissed a criminal charge filed by Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicky Behenna against Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Joseph Gibson in connection with an Oct. 27 incident involving Mr. Lich Vu. Drummond entered an appearance in the case on Monday, Dec...

oklahoma.gov

Drummonds statement seems to disagree with a lot of folks on this forum

And he thinks this action will help him in the Governors race he is exploring currently?
It’s likely to be the nail in the coffin that sinks his run if his opponent runs with it.
He just lost my vote.