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awoke_in_2003

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36. I think the tide is going to start turning...
Fri May 1, 2015, 04:50 PM
May 2015

smart phones are going to start unraveling things (I hope)

K & R. n/t FSogol May 2015 #1
Wonder where the Driver is...the only one who did not file a report and charged with Depraved Heart libdem4life May 2015 #2
At an undisclosed location? Koinos May 2015 #5
While he may be a sociopath, Ms. Toad May 2015 #15
Depraved Heart Murder/Manslaughter is not a medical diagnosis. Correct. libdem4life May 2015 #18
You're playing a little loose with the term mens rea there. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #19
And I hope they aren't overcharging him B2G May 2015 #25
I somewhat disagree in this case. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #27
Yes, but were any of those drivers convicted of the same charge? B2G May 2015 #28
Probably not, since all I know about were civil cases, not criminal prosecutions. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #32
Oh FFS, you don't need to be a mental giant to understand that not giving a shit when a prisoner libdem4life May 2015 #43
I was actually replying to MsToad, who DID use the term, and Jackpine Radical May 2015 #45
Not so much. Ms. Toad May 2015 #46
Thanks for the clarification. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #48
Here's a bit more (just because I went to find it for another thread) Ms. Toad May 2015 #49
Thank you. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #50
I still can't believe it BrotherIvan May 2015 #3
"I thought they were going to walk." workinclasszero May 2015 #4
It's rare, but sometimes it happens. malthaussen May 2015 #7
Don't get me wrong workinclasszero May 2015 #10
Getting charges is one step in the right direction. MH1 May 2015 #11
When this goes to trial - hifiguy May 2015 #14
You're right. You know, most prosecutors deal most of the time Jackpine Radical May 2015 #23
You're right, they still could BrotherIvan May 2015 #12
Very few, but airc, in Rodney King, there was some jail time served but only after the Feds got sabrina 1 May 2015 #33
I think the tide is going to start turning... awoke_in_2003 May 2015 #36
I can't imagine why you thought they would walk. Enthusiast May 2015 #21
Let's hope this is some kind of wake-up call for cops all across the country. Vinca May 2015 #6
Balt. FOP proved that will not happen. ChairmanAgnostic May 2015 #17
If these thugs get real prison time... awoke_in_2003 May 2015 #37
Still have to get a jury to convict davidn3600 May 2015 #44
Gee, I hope they didn't get a rough ride in the paddy wagon. Comrade Grumpy May 2015 #8
Exactly what I was going to say underpants May 2015 #29
The public is a little safer now. But where is #6? MoonRiver May 2015 #9
Are their spines intact? hootinholler May 2015 #13
This on the heels of the police declaring he inflicted his own injuries. AtomicKitten May 2015 #16
K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast May 2015 #20
Oh, but riots don't work! Peaceful protest is the only way! Downtown Hound May 2015 #22
I think your suggestion is offensive. sybylla May 2015 #31
I really don't give a shit if you find it offensive Downtown Hound May 2015 #42
K&R Solly Mack May 2015 #24
good news happy may day captainarizona May 2015 #26
Great news! Sissyk May 2015 #30
This weeks fiasco could have been avoided imthevicar May 2015 #34
State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby: Cha May 2015 #35
Hell... awoke_in_2003 May 2015 #38
Yeah, I thought it was pretty potent. Cha May 2015 #39
perfect bigtree May 2015 #40
You're welcome, bigtree Cha May 2015 #41
A brilliant prosecutor. joshcryer May 2015 #47
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