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NaturalHigh

(12,778 posts)
Thu Oct 23, 2014, 09:49 PM Oct 2014

New account of Michael Brown shooting says he kept charging

Last edited Fri Oct 24, 2014, 12:08 AM - Edit history (1)

ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – A new account of the events surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown has just been released by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Their source says that Michael Brown kept charging Officer Wilson. One of the Brown family’s lawyers tells the paper that Wilson’s version of events is absurd.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Officer Wilson spotted Michael Brown and friend, Dorian Johnson, walking in the middle of Canfield Drive on August 9th. Traffic was passing the teens on both sides. Their source says he asked or ordered them to the sidewalk.

Wilson noticed that Johnson’s clothing matched a recent radio alert about a robbery suspect. He then called for assistance and backed up his SUV to Brown and Johnson.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s source says Brown slammed the vehicle’s door and punched Wilson in the face while he was trying to get out. Trapped, Wilson drew his gun. Their source says Brown grabbed the pistol. The two struggled for the weapon and two shots were fired. Then, Wilson got out of the SUV and chased Brown.


http://fox2now.com/2014/10/21/post-dispatch-new-account-of-michael-brown-shooting-says-he-kept-charging/

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logosoco

(3,208 posts)
2. What was wrong with the old account? Oh, yeah, it didn't fit things the way they
Thu Oct 23, 2014, 10:03 PM
Oct 2014

wanted them to to make the cops actions seem justified.
This is getting ridiculous.
I could go on a rant here, but I need to be still about this for now.

Half-Century Man

(5,279 posts)
3. I see the Compostpile Dispatch doesn't actually name the source of the story.
Thu Oct 23, 2014, 10:06 PM
Oct 2014

I think it might have been a doctor, the same one who told this Faux affiliate about the powerful mind altering, courage expanding, pain erasing capabilities of marijuana. You know Dr. Ima Ginary

brush

(53,779 posts)
5. Ahhh yes . . . the superhuman black male . . .
Thu Oct 23, 2014, 10:19 PM
Oct 2014

who, even though unarmed and with no body armor, charges the heroic cop — protecting white women and children no doubt — pumping hot lead into him.

Who believes this crappola?

You have to be pretty stupid to think that someone charges right into live bullets.

NutmegYankee

(16,199 posts)
9. No shit.
Thu Oct 23, 2014, 11:51 PM
Oct 2014

People actually believe a person, having been already wounded, would charge back into certain death rather than fleeing?

 

bravenak

(34,648 posts)
12. I guess some type of people just think all black men are crazy.
Thu Oct 23, 2014, 11:57 PM
Oct 2014

Kid seemed average, normal. No mental health issues that I heard of. He would have to be seriously disturbed to change his mind about getting away from certain death by committing suicide by cop. His only option was surrender. That's what I think he was trying to do.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
13. The Foxnews types will eat this up, they believe everything Wilson is saying.
Thu Oct 23, 2014, 11:57 PM
Oct 2014

Sad, but predictable. No broken eye socket and now they add in the lie that Wilson knew about the 'robbery', when he didn't. No police report and fled the crime scene like a cowardly dog. If it was justified, Wilson would have stayed on site. That pretty much goes without saying.

Most of us knew Brown would get no justice. Just more proof imo.

 

bravenak

(34,648 posts)
15. Oh, yes. The broken eye socket.
Fri Oct 24, 2014, 12:42 AM
Oct 2014

I love how they eat up these leaks. Half of this shit will turn out to be bullshit.

NaturalHigh

(12,778 posts)
10. I think there will be a grand jury indictment.
Thu Oct 23, 2014, 11:52 PM
Oct 2014

Frankly, I think they are under too much pressure not to indict. How many times have they heard through various media (even though they're not supposed to be listening) how dire the consequences will be if there is no bill?

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
11. Amazing how much they will lie in order to save some guy that murdered a kid.
Thu Oct 23, 2014, 11:53 PM
Oct 2014

The revisionist history has already started.

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