Minnesota is the only state where Derek Chauvin could have been convicted of “murder,” under the legal definition of the term. That’s the state in which he chose to live, work as a cop, and kill George Floyd. (Gong!) The Hill explains (here), “Many homicides – during robber[...]
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May 1st, 2021 - 1:30 pm § in Law and Courts, Racism
How Chauvin was convicted of murder, and thoughts on police reform
School run by anti-vaxxer won’t hire vaccinated teachers
“A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.” a Seattle TV station reported on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, citing an Associated Press [...]
46% of Republicans reject Chauvin verdict
While 75% of Americans believe the jury was right to convict Derek Chauvin of murder for George Floyd’s death, 46% of Republicans disagree, according to a CBS News poll published on Sunday, April 25, 2021 (read story and see detailed poll findings here). Not surprisingly, opinions broke sharpl[...]
April 24th, 2021 - 11:01 pm § in Law and Courts, Racism
Update: AG to probe whether Pierce Co. sheriff committed a crime in confrontation with black man
Newly elected Sheriff Ed Troyer (photo below) of Pierce County, Washington, triggered an uproar back in January when he “confronted a Black man driving in his Tacoma neighborhood and called 911 to report the man threatened to kill him …, sending 42 officers, deputies and troopers rushing[...]
April 24th, 2021 - 6:48 pm § in Racism
PHOTOGRAPHY: Police swarm
Read story here. The-Ave.US Home Page[...]
April 22nd, 2021 - 1:05 pm § in Law and Courts, Racism
Did the cop really have to kill Ma’Khia Bryant?
“Did Ma’Khia Bryant need to die yesterday?” Columbus, Ohio, mayor Andrew Ginther, who is white, asked about the police shooting on April 21, 2021, of a black teenager about to stab another teen with a knife. Both the teens were black girls. The cop who shot Bryant 4 times is white.[...]
How to reform police
More selective hiring, better training and supervision, for starters. And weeding out bad cops. Former Missouri State Highway Patrol Capt. Ron Johnson told CNBC, “I think we need to look at the whole system. Create a network where bad officers, if they’re put in this network, they can’t conti[...]
April 20th, 2021 - 2:09 pm § in Law and Courts, Racism
Did Derek Chauvin get a fair trial? Who cares?
If you think the U.S. legal system’s primary objective is justice, you’re wrong; it’s settling disputes. When people disagree, it’s essential to resolve the dispute, one way or another, so the parties and society can move on. Everyone working in our legal system — judge[...]
Covid-denier Ted Nugent gets Covid
Unfortunately, I can’t quote his profanity-laced, racist remarks about it. I just don’t feel comfortable with that. I’ll quote this much: “I felt like I was dying.” And, “I ain’t taking no vaccine. You come at me with a needle and I will be in fear of my lif[...]