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The One Word That Kept Darren Wilson Out Of Jail
"Reasonable" is an entirely subjective assessment that can be based on false beliefs.
Was Wilson acting reasonably? He testified that Brown looked like a demon. A demon is a supernatural being associated with the devil. Is it reasonable for Wilson to perceive Brown, who was actually an 18-year-old human, in this manner? Is it reasonable for such a perception to contribute to fear that ultimately justified taking Brown’s life?
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/11/29/3597556/the-one-word-that-kept-darren-wilson-out-of-jail/